The average train between Canterbury and Seaham takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Seaham. 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 Seaham. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Seaham at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Seaham? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Seaham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Canterbury to Seaham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Seaham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Canterbury to Seaham train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Canterbury and Seaham is 427.7 km. The road distance is 570 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Seaham via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 4h 57m.