The average train between Canterbury and Dunstable takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Dunstable. 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 Dunstable. 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 Dunstable at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Dunstable station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Canterbury to Dunstable train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Dunstable train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Leagrave station.
Book your Canterbury to Dunstable train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Canterbury and Dunstable is 129.7 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Leagrave via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 43m.