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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Royal Observatory takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Royal Observatory. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 51m
Duration
78 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Canterbury to Royal Observatory train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Royal Observatory. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Royal Observatory at 6:30 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.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 42m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 42m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 42m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 42m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternThameslink1h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Royal Observatory? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Canterbury to Royal Observatory.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 77.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Royal Observatory, England?

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Royal Observatory via London St Pancras Intl and Maze Hill in around 1h 53m.

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