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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Harwich takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Harwich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 12m
Duration
131 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 58m
£65–115

Canterbury to Harwich train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Harwich. 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 Harwich at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia7h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 40m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 3m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 3m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 1m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 1m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 1m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 30m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 28m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 28m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 40m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 3m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 3m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 40m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 3m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 3m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 40m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 3m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 3m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia2h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Harwich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Canterbury to Harwich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 131.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Harwich, England?

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Harwich Town via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 2h 58m.

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