The average train between Canterbury and Deal takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 43 min. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Deal. 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 Deal. The earliest departure is at 12:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Deal at 5:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Deal. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Deal station via Ramsgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Canterbury to Deal train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Deal train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Deal station.
Book your Canterbury to Deal train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Canterbury and Deal is 23.4 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Deal via Ramsgate in around 1h 17m.