The average train between Heathrow and Canterbury takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Heathrow 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 Heathrow and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Heathrow station and arriving at Canterbury station via King's Cross St. Pancras station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Heathrow to Canterbury train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station.
Heathrow to Canterbury train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Heathrow to Canterbury train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Heathrow and Canterbury is 108.4 km. The road distance is 141 km.
There is no direct connection from Heathrow to Canterbury. However, you can take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London St Pancras International, then take the train to Canterbury West.