The average train between Greenhithe and Canterbury takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Greenhithe 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 Greenhithe and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenhithe is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Greenhithe to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Greenhithe station and arriving at Canterbury station via Gillingham (Kent). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Greenhithe to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Greenhithe for Bluewater station.
Greenhithe to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Canterbury East station.
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The distance between Greenhithe and Canterbury is 58.6 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Greenhithe for Bluewater to Canterbury East via Gillingham (Kent) in around 1h 43m.