The average train between Suffolk and Canterbury takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Suffolk 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 Suffolk and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Suffolk is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Suffolk to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Suffolk station and arriving at Canterbury station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Suffolk to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stowmarket station.
Suffolk to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Suffolk to Canterbury train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Suffolk and Canterbury is 98.9 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a train from Stowmarket to Canterbury West via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 44m.