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Trip Overview

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.

2h 20m
Duration
146 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Peterborough to Canterbury train times

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.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern2h 17m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern2h 25m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern2h 23m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern2h 14m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern4h 16m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern1h 51m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern1h 53m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern4h 11m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern1h 53m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern1h 44m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 51m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 51m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern2h 27m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern4h 16m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern1h 51m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern1h 53m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern4h 16m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern1h 51m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern1h 53m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern2h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern4h 16m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern1h 51m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern1h 53m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern2h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Peterborough to Canterbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 146.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Peterborough, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Peterborough to Canterbury West via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 23m.

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