The average train between Canterbury and Cheam takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Cheam. 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 Canterbury and Cheam. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Cheam at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Cheam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Cheam. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Cheam station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Canterbury to Cheam train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Cheam train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Cheam station.
Book your Canterbury to Cheam train tickets online with Southeastern, Thameslink and Southern.
The distance between Canterbury and Cheam is 90.5 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Cheam via London St Pancras Intl and London Bridge in around 2h 13m.