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Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Canterbury takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Southend-on-Sea 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.

2h 5m
Duration
97 mi
Distance
£55
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 19m
£42–90

Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Southend-on-Sea and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Southend-on-Sea to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 97.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Southend Central to Canterbury West via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 19m.

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