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Basingstoke to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basingstoke and Canterbury takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke 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.

2h 8m
Duration
120 mi
Distance
£66
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain train Basingstoke - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 5m
£56–120

Basingstoke to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Basingstoke to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 120.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Canterbury West via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 5m.

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