The average train between Canterbury and Plumstead takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Plumstead. 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 Plumstead. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Plumstead at 5:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Plumstead. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Plumstead station via Gillingham (Kent). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Canterbury to Plumstead train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury East station.
Canterbury to Plumstead train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Plumstead station.
Book your Canterbury to Plumstead train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Canterbury and Plumstead is 72.8 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury East to Plumstead via Gillingham (Kent) in around 2h.