The average train between Canterbury and Upminster takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Upminster. 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 Upminster. 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 Upminster at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Upminster. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Upminster station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Canterbury to Upminster train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Upminster train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Book your Canterbury to Upminster train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Canterbury and Upminster is 65.5 km. The road distance is 124 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Canterbury West to Stratford International hourly. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 46 min.