The average train between New Cross Gate (Station) and Canterbury takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from New Cross Gate (Station) 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 New Cross Gate (Station) and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Cross Gate (Station) is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from New Cross Gate (Station) to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from New Cross Gate (Station) station and arriving at Canterbury station via Canterbury West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
New Cross Gate (Station) to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
New Cross Gate (Station) to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your New Cross Gate (Station) to Canterbury train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between New Cross Gate (Station) and Canterbury is 80.7 km. The road distance is 122 km.
Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West hourly. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 55 min.