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Chelmsford to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford and Canterbury takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford 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.

1h 36m
Duration
91 mi
Distance
£57
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
1h 58m
£43–91

Chelmsford to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Chelmsford and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Chelmsford to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 90.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Canterbury West via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 58m.

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