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Colchester to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Canterbury takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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.

2h
Duration
112 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 9m
£54–109

Colchester to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 112.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Canterbury West via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 9m.

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