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.
Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Royal Observatory. 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 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.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Royal Observatory. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Royal Observatory station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Canterbury to Royal Observatory train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Royal Observatory train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Maze Hill station.
Book your Canterbury to Royal Observatory train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Canterbury and Royal Observatory is 78.2 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Royal Observatory via London St Pancras Intl and Maze Hill in around 1h 54m.