The average train between Westminster Abbey and Canterbury Cathedral takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Westminster Abbey to Canterbury Cathedral. 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 Westminster Abbey and Canterbury Cathedral. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Westminster Abbey is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Canterbury Cathedral at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Westminster station and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Westminster Abbey to Canterbury Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Westminster Abbey station and arriving at Canterbury Cathedral station via Canterbury West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Westminster Abbey to Canterbury Cathedral train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Westminster Abbey to Canterbury Cathedral train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Westminster Abbey to Canterbury Cathedral train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Westminster Abbey and Canterbury Cathedral is 87.5 km. The road distance is 119 km.
Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West hourly. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 54 min.