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 €48.84. 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, 30 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.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Peterborough to Canterbury by train?

The train route from Peterborough to Canterbury covers 171 kilometres.

How much does the train from Peterborough to Canterbury cost?

The minimum fare on this route is €48.84. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Peterborough to Canterbury by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 5 months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Peterborough to Canterbury by train?

The fastest journey is 2 hours and 4 minutes.