The average train between Dover and Canterbury Cathedral takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. There is an hourly train service from Dover to Canterbury Cathedral. 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 Dover and Canterbury Cathedral. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Canterbury Cathedral at 11:18 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dover station and arriving at Canterbury Cathedral station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
Dover to Canterbury Cathedral train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Canterbury Cathedral train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury East station.
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The distance between Dover and Canterbury Cathedral is 23.4 km. The road distance is 26 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Dover Priory to Canterbury East hourly. Tickets cost £8–16 and the journey takes 28 min.