The average train between Harpenden and Canterbury takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Harpenden 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 Harpenden and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 47m • 1 change

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1h 42m • 1 change

1h 26m • 1 change

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1h 26m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Harpenden to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Canterbury station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Harpenden to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Harpenden station.
Harpenden to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Harpenden to Canterbury train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Harpenden and Canterbury is 116 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a train from Harpenden to Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 2m.