The average train between Canterbury and Spalding takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Spalding. 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 every 2 hours between Canterbury and Spalding. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Spalding at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Spalding? 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 Spalding. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Spalding station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Canterbury to Spalding train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Spalding train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Canterbury to Spalding train tickets online with Southeastern, Grand Central Trains and 3 other operators.
The distance between Canterbury and Spalding is 187.6 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Spalding via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Peterborough in around 3h 4m.