The average train between Canterbury and East Croydon takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to East Croydon. 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 East Croydon. 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 East Croydon at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to East Croydon. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at East Croydon station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Canterbury to East Croydon train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to East Croydon train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your Canterbury to East Croydon train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Canterbury and East Croydon is 82.2 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to East Croydon via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 28m.