The average train between Witham and Canterbury takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Witham 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 Witham and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Witham is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Witham to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Witham station and arriving at Canterbury station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Witham to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Witham (Essex) station.
Witham to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Witham to Canterbury train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Witham and Canterbury is 65.4 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Witham (Essex) to Canterbury West via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 8m.