The average train between Staines and Canterbury takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Staines 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 Staines and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Staines is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Staines to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Staines station and arriving at Canterbury station via Vauxhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Staines to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Staines station.
Staines to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Staines to Canterbury train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Staines and Canterbury is 111.2 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Staines to Canterbury West via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 31m.