The train between Kent and Canterbury takes 40 min. There is at least one train per day from Kent 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 once daily between Kent and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kent is at 6:17 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 6:57 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kent station and arriving at Canterbury station. Services depart once daily, and operate 5 times a week. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
Kent to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.
Kent to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
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The distance between Kent and Canterbury is 25.9 km. The road distance is 39 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Lenham to Canterbury West once daily. Tickets cost £12–25 and the journey takes 41 min.