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Outbound fromFarnborough to Canterbury by train
It takes an average of 5h 21m to travel from Farnborough to Canterbury by train, over a distance of around 79 miles (127 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Farnborough to Canterbury and tickets for this journey start from £33.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:16 | |
| Departure station | Farnborough | |
| Arrival station | Canterbury | |
| Journey time | From 2h 41m | |
| Distance | 79 miles (127 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £33.90 | |
| Train operators | Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern |
How to travel from Farnborough to Canterbury by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Farnborough to Canterbury? Look no further.
You'll usually find 24 trains per day running between Farnborough and Canterbury, which usually take 5 hours 21 minutes to complete the 79 miles (127 km) journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 41 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Canterbury by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Southeastern are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Farnborough to Canterbury start from £33.90 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Canterbury? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Farnborough to Canterbury
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Farnborough to Canterbury is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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