The average train between Canterbury and Falmer takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Falmer. 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 Falmer. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Falmer at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Falmer. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Falmer station via Hampden Park (Sussex). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Canterbury to Falmer train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Canterbury to Falmer train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Falmer station.
Book your Canterbury to Falmer train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Canterbury and Falmer is 93.1 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Falmer via Ashford International and Hampden Park (Sussex) in around 3h 2m.