The average train between Newhaven and Canterbury takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Newhaven 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 Newhaven and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newhaven is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Lewes and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Newhaven to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Newhaven station and arriving at Canterbury station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Newhaven to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hampden Park (Sussex) station.
Newhaven to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Newhaven to Canterbury train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Newhaven and Canterbury is 90 km. The road distance is 120 km.
Southern operates a train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Ashford International hourly. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 1h 16m.