The average train between Ware and Canterbury takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Ware 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 Ware and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ware is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Hale and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ware to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Ware station and arriving at Canterbury station via Tottenham Hale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Ware to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ware station.
Ware to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Ware to Canterbury train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Ware and Canterbury is 96.8 km. The road distance is 148 km.
You can take a train from Ware to Canterbury West via Tottenham Hale, Tottenham Hale Station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 24m.