The average train between South Croydon and Canterbury takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from South Croydon 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 South Croydon and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Croydon is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Croydon to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from South Croydon station and arriving at Canterbury station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
South Croydon to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from South Croydon station.
South Croydon to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your South Croydon to Canterbury train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between South Croydon and Canterbury is 82.1 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from South Croydon to Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 9m.