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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Braintree takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Braintree. 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 41m
Duration
106 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
2h 45m
£53–91

Canterbury to Braintree train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 28m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia8h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 3m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 2m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 28m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 3m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 2m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 28m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 3m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 2m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 28m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 30m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 30m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 30m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia8h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 3m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 2m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 28m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Braintree? 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 Canterbury to Braintree.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 105.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Braintree via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 45m.

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