The average train between Maidenhead and Canterbury takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidenhead is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead station and arriving at Canterbury station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Maidenhead to Canterbury train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Maidenhead station.
Maidenhead to Canterbury train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Maidenhead to Canterbury train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Maidenhead and Canterbury is 127.8 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Maidenhead to Canterbury West via Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 34m.