The average train between Canterbury and Sydenham takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Sydenham. 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 Sydenham. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Sydenham at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Sydenham. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Sydenham station via Bromley South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Canterbury to Sydenham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury East station.
Canterbury to Sydenham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Bromley South station.
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The distance between Canterbury and Sydenham is 80.5 km. The road distance is 87 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Canterbury East to Bromley South hourly. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 1h 15m.