The average train between Grantham and Canterbury takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Grantham 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 Grantham and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grantham is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Canterbury station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Grantham to Canterbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Canterbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Grantham to Canterbury train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Southeastern and Hull Trains.
The distance between Grantham and Canterbury is 216.3 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Canterbury West via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 42m.