The train between Southampton and Canterbury takes 3h 17m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Southampton 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 on demand between Southampton and Canterbury. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 17m.
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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central station and arriving at Canterbury West station via London Waterloo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Southampton to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
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The distance between Southampton and Canterbury is 178.4 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Canterbury West via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 17m.