The average train between Canterbury and Sanderstead takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Sanderstead. 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 Sanderstead. 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 Sanderstead at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Sanderstead. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Sanderstead station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Canterbury to Sanderstead train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Sanderstead train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at East Croydon station.
Book your Canterbury to Sanderstead train tickets online with Southeastern, Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Canterbury and Sanderstead is 80.6 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Riddlesdown via London St Pancras Intl and East Croydon in around 1h 55m.