The average train between Canterbury and Petersfield takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Petersfield. 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 Petersfield. 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 Petersfield at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Petersfield. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Petersfield station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Canterbury to Petersfield train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Petersfield train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Petersfield station.
Book your Canterbury to Petersfield train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Canterbury and Petersfield is 144.2 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Petersfield via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 33m.