The average train between Canterbury and Newhaven takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Newhaven. 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 Newhaven. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Newhaven at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Newhaven. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Newhaven station via Hampden Park (Sussex). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Canterbury to Newhaven train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Canterbury to Newhaven train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hampden Park (Sussex) station.
Book your Canterbury to Newhaven train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Canterbury and Newhaven is 90 km. The road distance is 120 km.
Southern operates a train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex) hourly. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 1h 15m.