The average train between Canterbury and Gatwick takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. 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 Gatwick at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Gatwick station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Canterbury to Gatwick train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Gatwick train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Canterbury to Gatwick train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Canterbury and Gatwick is 88.9 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Gatwick Airport via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 43m.