The average train between Royston and Canterbury takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Royston 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 Royston and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Royston to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Royston station and arriving at Canterbury station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Royston to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Royston station.
Royston to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Royston to Canterbury train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Royston and Canterbury is 114.5 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Royston to Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 27m.