The average train between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Canterbury takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royal Tunbridge Wells is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 1:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Royal Tunbridge Wells station and arriving at Canterbury station via Canterbury West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Royal Tunbridge Wells to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Tonbridge station.
Royal Tunbridge Wells to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
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The distance between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Canterbury is 59.2 km. The road distance is 73 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Tonbridge to Canterbury West hourly. Tickets cost £21–45 and the journey takes 1h 1m.