The average train between Erith and Canterbury takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Erith 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.
Trains run hourly between Erith and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erith is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Erith to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Erith station and arriving at Canterbury station via Stratford International DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Erith to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
Erith to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Erith to Canterbury train tickets online with Southeastern and Dockland Light Railway (DLR).
The distance between Erith and Canterbury is 66.8 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from Erith to Canterbury West via Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 4m.