The average train between Petersfield and Canterbury takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Petersfield 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 Petersfield and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Petersfield is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 45m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Petersfield 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.
No, there is no direct train from Petersfield to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Petersfield station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Petersfield to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Petersfield station.
Petersfield to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Petersfield to Canterbury train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Petersfield and Canterbury is 144.2 km. The road distance is 205 km.
You can take a train from Petersfield to Canterbury West via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 1m.