Portsmouth to Canterbury by train
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Overview: trains from Portsmouth to Canterbury
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Train cost between Portsmouth and Canterbury
Average fares along this route:
The cheapest ticket price: £89.95
Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:
Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:
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Train schedule for travel between Portsmouth and Canterbury
While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 21 trains make this journey of 160 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Portsmouth is at 05:17 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:56.
During the weekend, 07:15 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 20:05 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 29 minutes.
What are the travel time and distance for trains from Portsmouth to Canterbury?
On this route spanning 160 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 20 minutes.
How far in advance Portsmouth and Canterbury tickets go on sale
Tickets for travel between Portsmouth and Canterbury are available 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.
Making the most of your trip to Canterbury
For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Canterbury.
FAQs about the train journey from Portsmouth to Canterbury
Want to know more about your journey from Portsmouth to Canterbury? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance between Portsmouth and Canterbury by train is 160 kilometres.
The cheapest tickets for this route start at £89.95. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically . Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost .
Tickets for this journey become available 4 and a half months ahead of the travel date.
The quickest journey is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
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