The average train between Canterbury and Heerlen takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. 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 every 4 hours between Canterbury and Heerlen. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Heerlen at 1:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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 7h 38m.
Canterbury to Heerlen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Heerlen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Canterbury to Heerlen train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Canterbury and Heerlen is 345.1 km. The road distance is 658 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Heerlen via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Aachen Hbf in around 6h 14m.