The average train between Blackfriars Station and Canterbury takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackfriars Station to Canterbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Blackfriars Station and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackfriars Station is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Blackfriars Station to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Blackfriars Station station and arriving at Canterbury station via Canterbury West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Blackfriars Station to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Blackfriars Station to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Blackfriars Station to Canterbury train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Blackfriars Station and Canterbury is 86.1 km. The road distance is 115 km.
Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West hourly. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 55 min.