The average train between Woolwich and Canterbury takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Woolwich 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 Woolwich and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Woolwich is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International DLR 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 Woolwich to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Woolwich station and arriving at Canterbury station via Stratford International DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Woolwich to Canterbury train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
Woolwich to Canterbury train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Woolwich to Canterbury train tickets online with Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Woolwich and Canterbury is 74.2 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Canterbury West via Stratford International DLR Station and Stratford International in around 1h 50m.