The average train between Canterbury and Suffolk takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Suffolk. 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 Suffolk. 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 Suffolk at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Suffolk station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Canterbury to Suffolk train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Suffolk train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stowmarket station.
Book your Canterbury to Suffolk train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Canterbury and Suffolk is 98.9 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Stowmarket via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 46m.