The average train between Rainham and Canterbury takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Rainham 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 Rainham and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rainham is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rainham to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Rainham station and arriving at Canterbury station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Rainham to Canterbury train services, operated by c2c, depart from Rainham (London) station.
Rainham to Canterbury train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Rainham to Canterbury train tickets online with c2c, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Rainham and Canterbury is 66.5 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a train from Rainham (London) to Canterbury West via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 49m.