The average train between Bourne End and Canterbury takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Bourne End 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 Bourne End and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Bourne End is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Maidenhead and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Bourne End to Canterbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bourne End to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Bourne End station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Bourne End to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Maidenhead station.
Bourne End to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Bourne End to Canterbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bourne End and Canterbury is 128.7 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Bourne End to Canterbury West via Maidenhead, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 35m.