The average train between Plaistow and Canterbury takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 58 min. There is a train service every few hours from Plaistow 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 Plaistow and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plaistow is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International DLR Station and take an average of 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plaistow to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Plaistow station and arriving at Canterbury station via Canterbury West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Plaistow to Canterbury train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Stratford International station.
Plaistow to Canterbury train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Canterbury West station.
The distance between Plaistow and Canterbury is 79 km. The road distance is 106 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Stratford International to Canterbury West hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 46 min.