Doncaster to Canterbury by train

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Overview: trains from Doncaster to Canterbury

Find the key information for travelling by train from Doncaster 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 05:07 View journey
Last train 22:44 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 52m View journey
Distance (km) 292
Trains / day 34 View all
Cheapest journey €61.12 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 38m
Train operators 7

Going from Doncaster to Canterbury by train

About to set off from Doncaster to Canterbury by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost between Doncaster to Canterbury

Getting from Doncaster to Canterbury by rail typically costs €61.21, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Doncaster to Canterbury departure timetable

On this route, 34 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Doncaster at 05:07 and the last leaving at 22:44 during the week.

For weekend travel to Canterbury, the earliest departure is at 05:07 and the last one is at 21:58. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 24 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Doncaster to Canterbury?

This journey covers a total of 292 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 52 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Doncaster and Canterbury?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Doncaster and Canterbury 3 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Maximising your travels to Canterbury

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Canterbury.

FAQs about the train journey from Doncaster to Canterbury

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

The total distance from Doncaster to Canterbury is 292 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.