The average train between Mottingham and Canterbury takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Mottingham 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 Mottingham and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mottingham is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Gravesend and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mottingham to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Mottingham station and arriving at Canterbury station via Gravesend. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Mottingham to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Mottingham station.
Mottingham to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Mottingham to Canterbury train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Mottingham and Canterbury is 73.6 km. The road distance is 103 km.
You can take a train from Mottingham to Canterbury West via Gravesend and Ebbsfleet International in around 2h 22m.