The average train between Canterbury and Ambergate takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Ambergate. 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 Canterbury and Ambergate. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Ambergate at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Ambergate. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Ambergate station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Canterbury to Ambergate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Ambergate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Canterbury to Ambergate train tickets online with Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Canterbury and Ambergate is 264.1 km. The road distance is 335 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Ambergate via London St Pancras Intl and Derby in around 3h 52m.