The average train between Canterbury and Erith takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Erith. 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 Erith. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Erith at 5:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Ebbsfleet International and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Erith. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Erith station via Ebbsfleet International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Canterbury to Erith train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Erith train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Dartford station.
Book your Canterbury to Erith train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Canterbury and Erith is 66.8 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Erith via Ebbsfleet International, Gravesend, and Dartford in around 1h 53m.