The average train between Peterborough and Canterbury takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 3:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Canterbury station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Peterborough to Canterbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Canterbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Peterborough to Canterbury train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Southeastern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Peterborough and Canterbury is 170.3 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Canterbury West via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 20m.