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Gatwick Airport to Canterbury by train
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First train04:13
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Last train00:44
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey1hr 41m
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Distance87 kilometres
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Trains per day69
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Avg. journey time2hr 24m
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Train operators
Travelling from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury by train
Fast trains from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury take around 1 hour and 41 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 87 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Gatwick Airport and Canterbury.
1. Are there direct trains from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury?
Journeys between Gatwick Airport and Canterbury usually involve one change of train.
We usually find around 66 departures on the route from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 86 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury?
The Gatwick Airport to Canterbury train travel time is normally about 1 hour and 41 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Gatwick Airport to Canterbury train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest train to Canterbury is usually scheduled to depart Gatwick Airport around 04:41 and the last train is around 00:44. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Gatwick Airport around 04:05, and the last at 23:50.

What's the Gatwick Airport to Canterbury train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury are $65.74.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $32 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $65. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Gatwick Airport to Canterbury train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury by train.
Which train companies operate between Gatwick Airport and Canterbury?
More than one train company operates on the route from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Gatwick Express
- London Underground
- Southeastern
- Southern
- Thameslink
- UK Rail Connections
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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