The average train between Hersham and Canterbury takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Hersham 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 Hersham and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hersham is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hersham to Canterbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hersham to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Hersham station and arriving at Canterbury station via Vauxhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Hersham to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Walton-on-Thames station.
Hersham to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Hersham to Canterbury train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Hersham and Canterbury is 103.3 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Walton-on-Thames to Canterbury West via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 25m.