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Canterbury to Eltham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Eltham takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Eltham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 43m
Duration
64 mi
Distance
£39
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Ebbsfleet Internationaltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from Gravesend to Elthamtrain train Gravesend - London Victoria / ...
1h 55m
£33–59

Canterbury to Eltham train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Eltham. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Eltham at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Ebbsfleet International and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 26m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 29m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 26m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 31m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 8m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern2h • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 31m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern2h 8m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 58m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 58m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternSoutheastern1h 56m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 64.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Eltham, Greater London, England?

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Eltham via Ebbsfleet International and Gravesend in around 1h 55m.

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