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Trip Overview

The average train between Elmswell and Canterbury takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Elmswell 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.

4h 10m
Duration
147 mi
Distance
£90
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 25m
£69–127

Elmswell to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Elmswell and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elmswell is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Stowmarket and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern10h 3m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 53m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 57m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 53m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 57m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 53m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 57m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern2h 53m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Elmswell to Canterbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Elmswell to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 147.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Elmswell, Suffolk, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Elmswell to Canterbury West via Stowmarket, Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 3h 25m.

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