Peterborough to Canterbury by train

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Overview: trains from Peterborough to Canterbury

Find the key information for travelling by train from Peterborough to Canterbury, 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 03:24 View journey
Last train 23:20 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 4m View journey
Distance (km) 171
Trains / day 32 View all
Cheapest journey US$148.00 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 43m
Train operators 7

Discover Peterborough to Canterbury by train

Planning a train adventure from Peterborough to Canterbury? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Cost of train tickets between Peterborough and Canterbury

The cheapest train tickets from Peterborough to Canterbury start at US$148.00. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Peterborough to Canterbury is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Peterborough to Canterbury departure timetable

On this route, 32 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Peterborough at 05:24 and the last leaving at 22:39 during the week.

For weekend travel to Canterbury, the earliest departure is at 03:24 and the last one is at 23:20. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 30 minutes.

How long does the train from Peterborough to Canterbury take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 4 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 171 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Peterborough and Canterbury?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Further insights on trains from Peterborough to Canterbury

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Canterbury city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Peterborough to Canterbury

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

The train route from Peterborough to Canterbury covers 171 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.