The average train between Canterbury and Heerlen takes 9h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury to Heerlen. 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 3 times a day between Canterbury and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 12:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 9h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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12h 51m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Canterbury to Heerlen? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Heerlen station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
Canterbury to Heerlen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Heerlen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Heerlen station.
Book your Canterbury to Heerlen train tickets online with Southeastern, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Canterbury and Heerlen is 345.1 km. The road distance is 640 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Heerlen via London St Pancras International, London St. Pancras Int., Brussel-Zuid, Bruxelles-Midi, and Liège-Guillemins in around 6h 26m.