The average train between Dunstable and Canterbury takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunstable 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 Dunstable and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunstable is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dunstable to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Dunstable station and arriving at Canterbury station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Dunstable to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Leagrave station.
Dunstable to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Dunstable to Canterbury train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Dunstable and Canterbury is 129.7 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Leagrave to Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 15m.