Perfect for sightseers and shoppers alike, trains to Canterbury are a day-tripper’s dream. From its historic cathedral to its beautiful parks, charming shop-lined streets and many cafes, restaurants and pubs, it’s a vibrant city with plenty of things to see and do. And with two train stations connecting the city with a range of destinations, it’s easy to travel to Canterbury from wherever you’re based.
Looking for cheap train tickets to Canterbury? Getting a railcard can save you 1/3 off your journey, so it’s worth checking if you’re eligible before you book. The sooner you book your tickets, the cheaper they’ll be, so try and book your trains to Canterbury in advance, too. If you’re travelling with others, you can also get group discounts if you book together. Other ways to find cheap train tickets to Canterbury are by travelling on off-peak services and by splitting your journey up across multiple tickets.
Canterbury is home to two train stations, located in the centre of the city. There’s Canterbury East and Canterbury West, with Canterbury West being the busier of the two. Both stations are operated by Southeastern.
Popular trains to Canterbury include the Southeastern service from London, with the fastest trains from the capital taking as little as 51 minutes to reach Canterbury. Other popular Southeastern services include those from Ramsgate, which take around 20 minutes, and from Margate, with a duration of just over half an hour.
