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Portsmouth to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Canterbury takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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.

3h 22m
Duration
146 mi
Distance
£83
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 27m
£67–151

Portsmouth to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 145.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Canterbury West via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 27m.

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