The average train between Charlton and Canterbury takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Charlton 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 Charlton and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charlton is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Woolwich Arsenal Station and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Charlton to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Charlton station and arriving at Canterbury station via Stratford International DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Charlton to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
Charlton to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Charlton to Canterbury train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Charlton and Canterbury is 75.9 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a bus from Charlton Village to Canterbury West via Woolwich Arsenal Station, Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 2m.