The average train between Oxted and Canterbury takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxted 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 Oxted and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxted is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oxted to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Oxted station and arriving at Canterbury station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Oxted to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Oxted station.
Oxted to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Oxted to Canterbury train tickets online with Thameslink, Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Oxted and Canterbury is 75.5 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Oxted to Canterbury West via East Croydon and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 30m.