Hertford to Canterbury Trains

Hertford to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hertford and Canterbury takes 2h 8m 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 8m
Duration: 90 mi
Distance: £52
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 28m

£44–81

Hertford to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Hertford and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hertford is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Finsbury Park and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:16 PM → 9:34 PM
2h 18m • 2 changes
8:16 PM → 10:34 PM
2h 18m • 2 changes
9:16 PM → 11:34 PM
2h 18m • 2 changes
10:16 PM → 12:34 AM
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2h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 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 Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:16 AM → 7:34 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
6:16 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 10:34 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:46 AM → 10:34 AM
1h 48m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 11:34 AM
1h 46m • 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, November 2, 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, November 3, 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
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 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
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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