The average train between Eastbourne and Canterbury takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:34 PM. 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 Eastbourne to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne station and arriving at Canterbury station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Eastbourne to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
Eastbourne to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Eastbourne to Canterbury train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Eastbourne and Canterbury is 79.5 km. The road distance is 91 km.
Southern operates a train from Eastbourne to Ashford International hourly. Tickets cost £22–45 and the journey takes 1h 20m.