The average train between Horley and Canterbury takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Horley 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 Horley and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Horley is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Horley to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Horley station and arriving at Canterbury station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Horley to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Horley station.
Horley to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Horley to Canterbury train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Horley and Canterbury is 87.1 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Horley to Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 34m.