The average train between Saltwood and Canterbury takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. There is a train service every few hours from Saltwood 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 Saltwood and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saltwood is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Saltwood to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Saltwood station and arriving at Canterbury station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Saltwood to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Sandling station.
Saltwood to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Saltwood to Canterbury train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Saltwood and Canterbury is 22.1 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a train from Sandling to Canterbury West via Ashford International in around 50 min.