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Trip Overview

The average train between Watford and Canterbury takes 1h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford 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.

1h 33m
Duration
88 mi
Distance
£47
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Watford to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Watford and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 32m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 32m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 32m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 40m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 33m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 29m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 40m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 33m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 29m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 42m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern1h 14m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 32m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 43m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 46m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern1h 27m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 40m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 33m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 29m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 40m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 33m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 29m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern1h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Watford to Canterbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Watford to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 87.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Watford, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Canterbury West via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 8m.

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