The average train between Caterham and Canterbury takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Caterham to Canterbury. 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 Caterham and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caterham is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Purley and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Caterham to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Caterham station and arriving at Canterbury station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Caterham to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, depart from Purley station.
Caterham to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Caterham to Canterbury train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Caterham and Canterbury is 80.6 km. The road distance is 146 km.
You can take a train from Caterham to Canterbury West via Purley and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 43m.