Canterbury to Croydon by train

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Overview: trains from Canterbury to Croydon

Find the key information for travelling by train from Canterbury to Croydon, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:54 View journey
Last train 23:25 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 40m View journey
Distance (km) 82
Trains / day 45 View all
Cheapest journey AU$92.71 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 2m
Train operators 5

Canterbury to Croydon by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Canterbury to Croydon? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 82 kilometres.

Train cost from Canterbury to Croydon

Ready to book tickets from Canterbury to Croydon? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Canterbury and Croydon typically run AU$92.71.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.

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Train schedule for travel between Canterbury and Croydon

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 45 trains make this journey of 82 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Canterbury is at 04:54 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:39.

During the weekend, 05:39 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:25 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 14 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Canterbury and Croydon

The route’s fastest journey takes 1 hour and 40 minutes, covering a total of 82 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Canterbury and Croydon

Tickets for travel between Canterbury and Croydon can be booked 5 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making your Canterbury to Croydon travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Croydon.

FAQs about the train journey from Canterbury to Croydon

Want to know more about your journey from Canterbury to Croydon? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Canterbury and Croydon is 82 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.