The average train between Canterbury and Caterham takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Caterham. 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 Caterham. 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 Caterham at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Caterham. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Caterham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Canterbury to Caterham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Caterham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Caterham station.
Book your Canterbury to Caterham train tickets online with Southeastern, Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Canterbury and Caterham is 80.6 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Caterham via London St Pancras Intl and East Croydon in around 2h 14m.