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Braintree to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Braintree and Canterbury takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Braintree 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.

2h 28m
Duration
106 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Braintree to Stratford (London)train train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 28m
£50–93

Braintree to Canterbury train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Braintree and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Braintree is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 20m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 33m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 20m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 33m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 34m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 34m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 20m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 33m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 20m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 33m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Braintree 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.

Map of how to get from Braintree to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 105.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Braintree, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Braintree to Canterbury West via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 28m.

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