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ExCeL London to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between ExCeL London and Canterbury takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from ExCeL London 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.

1h 10m
Duration
68 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from West Silvertown DLR Station to Stratford International DLR Stationtrain train Dlr
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
1h 44m
£32–63

ExCeL London to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between ExCeL London and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from ExCeL London is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at West Silvertown DLR Station and take an average of 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 9m • 1 change

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 9m • 1 change

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 9m • 1 change

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 20m • 1 change

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 13m • 1 change

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 13m • 1 change

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 10m • 1 change

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 10m • 1 change

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 10m • 1 change

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern1h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from ExCeL London 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 ExCeL London to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 68 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Canterbury West via West Silvertown DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 44m.

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