The average train between Canterbury and Cambridge takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Cambridge. 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 Cambridge. 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 Cambridge at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Cambridge station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Canterbury to Cambridge train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Cambridge train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Cambridge station.
Book your Canterbury to Cambridge train tickets online with Southeastern and Great Northern.
The distance between Canterbury and Cambridge is 122 km. The road distance is 202 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Cambridge via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 1m.