The average train between Canterbury and East Grinstead takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to East Grinstead. 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 Grinstead. 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 Grinstead at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to East Grinstead. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at East Grinstead station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Canterbury to East Grinstead train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to East Grinstead train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at East Grinstead station.
Book your Canterbury to East Grinstead train tickets online with Southeastern, Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Canterbury and East Grinstead is 77.6 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to East Grinstead via London St Pancras Intl and East Croydon in around 2h 28m.