The average train between Harlow and Canterbury takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Harlow 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 Harlow and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harlow is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Harlow to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Harlow station and arriving at Canterbury station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Harlow to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Harlow Town station.
Harlow to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Harlow to Canterbury train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Harlow and Canterbury is 86.9 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a train from Harlow Town to Canterbury West via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 15m.