The average train between Windsor and Canterbury takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Windsor 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 Windsor and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Windsor is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Windsor to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Windsor station and arriving at Canterbury station via Vauxhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Windsor to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Windsor & Eton Riverside station.
Windsor to Canterbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Windsor to Canterbury train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Windsor and Canterbury is 118.8 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Windsor & Eton Riverside to Canterbury West via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 45m.