Hertford to Canterbury Trains

Hertford to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hertford and Canterbury takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Hertford 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.

2h 13m
Duration: 90 mi
Distance: £57
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Finsbury Park

best

Take the train from Hertford North to Finsbury Parktrain Stevenage - Moorgate / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...

2h 27m

£44–81

Hertford to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Hertford and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hertford is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Finsbury Park and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:46 AM → 10:34 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
9:46 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
10:46 AM → 12:34 PM
1h 48m • 2 changes
11:46 AM → 1:34 PM
1h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:31 AM → 7:39 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 10:34 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:31 AM → 7:39 AM
2h 8m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
7:48 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 49m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 10:34 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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