The average train between Canterbury and Southwark takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Southwark. 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 Southwark. 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 Southwark at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Southwark. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Southwark station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Canterbury to Southwark train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Southwark train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Canterbury to Southwark train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Canterbury and Southwark is 85.8 km. The road distance is 115 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 55 min.