The average train between New Cross and Canterbury takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from New Cross 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 and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Cross is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from New Cross to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from New Cross station and arriving at Canterbury station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
New Cross to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Deptford station.
New Cross to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your New Cross to Canterbury train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between New Cross and Canterbury is 80.6 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Deptford to Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl in around 1h 58m.