The average train between Lingfield and Canterbury takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Lingfield 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 Lingfield and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lingfield is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lingfield to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Lingfield station and arriving at Canterbury station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Lingfield to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Lingfield station.
Lingfield to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Lingfield to Canterbury train tickets online with Thameslink, Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Lingfield and Canterbury is 76.8 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Lingfield to Canterbury West via East Croydon and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 40m.