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Canterbury to Spalding trains

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The average train between Canterbury and Spalding takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. 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.

3h 2m
Duration
163 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Canterbury to Spalding train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Canterbury and Spalding. The earliest departure is at 6:21 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.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 40m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 40m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 43m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternGrand Central TrainsEast Midlands Railways2h 15m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 15m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 40m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternGrand Central TrainsEast Midlands Railways2h 15m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 15m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 40m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternGrand Central TrainsEast Midlands Railways2h 15m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 15m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 40m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways2h 42m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Canterbury to Spalding.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 162.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Spalding, England?

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Spalding via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Peterborough in around 3h 4m.

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