The average train between Canterbury and Witham takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Witham. 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 Witham. 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 Witham at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Witham. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Witham station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Canterbury to Witham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Witham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Witham (Essex) station.
Book your Canterbury to Witham train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Canterbury and Witham is 65.4 km. The road distance is 160 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Witham (Essex) via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 37m.