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Trip Overview

The average train between Saxmundham and Canterbury takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Saxmundham 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.

4h 1m
Duration
152 mi
Distance
£90
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Saxmundham to Ipswichtrain train
  2. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train train
  3. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train
3h 29m
£72–130

Saxmundham to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Saxmundham and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saxmundham is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 38m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern9h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 26m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 9m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern4h 19m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 26m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 9m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern4h 19m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 39m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 39m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 39m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 43m • 3 changes

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    Greater AngliaGreater AngliaDockland Light Railway (DLR)Southeastern3h 43m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Saxmundham 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.

Map of how to get from Saxmundham to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 151.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Saxmundham, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Saxmundham to Canterbury West via Ipswich, Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 3h 29m.

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