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Outbound fromGreenwich to Canterbury West by train
It takes an average of 2h 27m to travel from Greenwich to Canterbury West by train, over a distance of around 49 miles (79 km). There are normally 69 trains per day travelling from Greenwich to Canterbury West and tickets for this journey start from £13.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:39 | |
| Departure station | Greenwich | |
| Arrival station | Canterbury West | |
| Journey time | From 1h 42m | |
| Distance | 49 miles (79 km) | |
| Frequency | 69 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £13.50 | |
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How to travel from Greenwich to Canterbury West by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Greenwich to Canterbury West? Look no further.
You'll usually find 69 trains per day running between Greenwich and Canterbury West, which usually take 2 hours 27 minutes to complete the 49 miles (79 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 42 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 West by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Both Southeastern and Thameslink trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.
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 Greenwich to Canterbury West start from £13.50 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 West? 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 Greenwich to Canterbury West
Book in advance
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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 Greenwich to Canterbury West 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.
Split your tickets
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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.