The average train between Thamesmead and Canterbury takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Thamesmead 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 Thamesmead and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thamesmead is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Thamesmead to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Thamesmead station and arriving at Canterbury station via Chatham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Thamesmead to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Abbey Wood (London) station.
Thamesmead to Canterbury train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Canterbury East station.
Book your Thamesmead to Canterbury train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Thamesmead and Canterbury is 71.1 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a train from Abbey Wood (London) to Canterbury East via Chatham in around 2h 3m.