The average train between Canterbury and Kew takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Kew. 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 Kew. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Kew at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Kew. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Kew station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Canterbury to Kew train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Kew train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Kew Gardens station.
Book your Canterbury to Kew train tickets online with Southeastern, Thameslink and London Overground.
The distance between Canterbury and Kew is 97.8 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Kew Gardens via London St Pancras Intl, West Hampstead Thameslink, and West Hampstead in around 1h 42m.