The average train between Cambridge and Canterbury takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Canterbury station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Cambridge to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Cambridge to Canterbury train tickets online with Great Northern and Southeastern.
The distance between Cambridge and Canterbury is 122 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Canterbury West via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 25m.