The average train between Portsmouth Harbour and Canterbury takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth Harbour 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 Portsmouth Harbour and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth Harbour is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth Harbour to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth Harbour station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Portsmouth Harbour to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth Harbour station.
Portsmouth Harbour to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Portsmouth Harbour to Canterbury train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Portsmouth Harbour and Canterbury is 162.1 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Canterbury West via Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 32m.