The average train between Canterbury and Kent Downs takes 1h 11m 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.
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 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

59 min • 1 change

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44 min • 1 change

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44 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Kent Downs. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Kent Downs station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Canterbury to Kent Downs train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Kent Downs train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Bearsted station.
The distance between Canterbury and Kent Downs is 34.8 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Kent Downs via Ashford International and Bearsted in around 1h 27m.