The average train between Kew and Canterbury takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Kew 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 Kew and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kew is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at West Hampstead and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kew to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Kew station and arriving at Canterbury station via West Hampstead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Kew to Canterbury train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Kew Gardens station.
Kew to Canterbury train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Kew to Canterbury train tickets online with London Overground, Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Kew and Canterbury is 97.8 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from Kew Gardens to Canterbury West via West Hampstead, West Hampstead Thameslink, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 11m.