The average train between Ilford and Canterbury takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Ilford 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 Ilford and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ilford is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Canterbury station via Canterbury West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Ilford to Canterbury train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Stratford International station.
Ilford to Canterbury train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Ilford to Canterbury train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Ilford and Canterbury is 76.5 km. The road distance is 110 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Stratford International to Canterbury West hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 46 min.