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Dartford to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dartford and Canterbury takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Dartford 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 39m
Duration
43 mi
Distance
£26
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dartford to Gillingham (Kent)train train Luton - Rainham / ...
  2. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Canterbury Easttrain train London Victoria - Dover Priory / ...
1h 50m
£22–44

Dartford to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Dartford and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Dartford is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Dartford to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 42.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

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

You can take a train from Dartford to Canterbury East via Gillingham (Kent) in around 1h 50m.

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