The average train between Shenfield and Canterbury takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Shenfield 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 Shenfield and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shenfield is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Shenfield to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Shenfield station and arriving at Canterbury station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Shenfield to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Shenfield station.
Shenfield to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Shenfield to Canterbury train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Shenfield and Canterbury is 65.2 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from Shenfield to Canterbury West via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 51m.