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Trip Overview

The average train between Eltham and Canterbury takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Eltham 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.

2h 5m
Duration
80 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Eltham to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Eltham and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eltham is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern1h 57m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern1h 51m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern1h 52m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern2h 8m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern1h 50m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern1h 53m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern2h 8m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern1h 50m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern1h 53m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern2h 6m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern2h 20m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern2h 20m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern2h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern2h 8m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern1h 50m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern1h 53m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern2h 8m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern1h 50m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern1h 53m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternThameslinkSoutheastern1h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Eltham 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 Eltham to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 80.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Eltham, Greater London, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Eltham to Canterbury West via London Bridge and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 13m.

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