The average train between Catford and Canterbury takes 1h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Catford 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 Catford and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Catford is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Catford to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Catford station and arriving at Canterbury station via Canterbury East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
Catford to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Bromley South station.
Catford to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Canterbury East station.
Book your Catford to Canterbury train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Catford and Canterbury is 78.6 km. The road distance is 88 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Bromley South to Canterbury East hourly. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 1h 12m.