The average train between Saint Leonards-on-Sea and Canterbury takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Saint Leonards-on-Sea 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 Saint Leonards-on-Sea and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saint Leonards-on-Sea is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 36m • 1 change

1h 31m • 1 change

1h 19m • 1 change

1h 15m • 1 change

1h 36m • 1 change

1h 31m • 1 change

1h 19m • 1 change

1h 15m • 1 change

1h 13m • 1 change

1h 13m • 1 change

1h 13m • 1 change

1h 13m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Canterbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Saint Leonards-on-Sea station and arriving at Canterbury station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, depart from St Leonards Warrior Square station.
Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Canterbury train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Saint Leonards-on-Sea to Canterbury train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Saint Leonards-on-Sea and Canterbury is 60 km. The road distance is 66 km.
You can take a train from St Leonards Warrior Square to Canterbury West via Ashford International in around 1h 21m.