The average train between Watford and Canterbury takes 1h 32m 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.
Trains run hourly between Watford and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Watford to Canterbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford to Canterbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Watford to Canterbury train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Watford and Canterbury is 110.5 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to Canterbury West via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 7m.