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Canterbury to Kent Downs trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Kent Downs takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 44 min. There is an hourly train service from Canterbury to Kent Downs. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 12m
Duration
32 mi
Distance
£19
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Ashford Internationaltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from Ashford International to Bearstedtrain train Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
1h 33m
£15–28

Canterbury to Kent Downs train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Kent Downs. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Kent Downs at 5:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 56m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheastern58 min • 1 change

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    SoutheasternSoutheastern52 min • 1 change

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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 6m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternSoutheastern1h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheastern5h 15m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternSoutheastern46 min • 1 change

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    SoutheasternSoutheastern46 min • 1 change

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    SoutheasternSoutheastern46 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheastern6h 52m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternSoutheastern53 min • 1 change

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    SoutheasternSoutheastern56 min • 1 change

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    SoutheasternSoutheastern57 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Kent Downs? 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.

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  • Distance: 32 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Kent Downs, England?

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Kent Downs via Ashford International and Bearsted in around 1h 33m.

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