The average train between Canterbury and Plaistow takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 57 min. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Plaistow. 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 Plaistow. 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 Plaistow at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Plaistow. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Plaistow station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Canterbury to Plaistow train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Plaistow train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Book your Canterbury to Plaistow train tickets online with Southeastern and Dockland Light Railway (DLR).
The distance between Canterbury and Plaistow is 79 km. The road distance is 106 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Canterbury West to Stratford International hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 46 min.