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Find the best prices from Forest Gate to Canterbury West

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Forest Gate to Canterbury West, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

£43.90

Tue18Nov

£43.90

Wed19Nov

£43.90

Thu20Nov

£43.90

Fri21Nov

£43.90

Sat22Nov

£43.90

Sun23Nov

£43.90

Mon24Nov

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*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.

Forest Gate to Canterbury West train prices and times

Looking to travel from Forest Gate to Canterbury West? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £43.90, with average prices for this route around £45.60.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Operator	Find Tickets
13:56 2h 32m, No direct Forest Gate	16:28 Canterbury West	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
14:18 1h 16m, No direct Forest Gate	15:34 Canterbury West	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
14:18 2h 41m, No direct Forest Gate	16:59 Canterbury West	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
14:26 2h 38m, No direct Forest Gate	17:04 Canterbury West	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
14:48 1h 30m, No direct Forest Gate	16:18 Canterbury West	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
14:48 2h 30m, No direct Forest Gate	17:18 Paris	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets

Forest Gate to Canterbury West train route details

First train

00:26

Last train

23:41

Departure station

Forest Gate

Arrival station

Canterbury West

Journey time

1h 13m

Distance

50 miles

Price

£43.90*

Train Operators

Elizabeth line, Southeastern, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Forest Gate to Canterbury West

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Forest Gate to Canterbury West during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Forest Gate to Canterbury West, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Forest Gate to Canterbury West ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Forest Gate to Canterbury West more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Forest Gate to Canterbury West train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Forest Gate to Canterbury West with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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Trains from Forest Gate to Canterbury West from £43.90

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Forest Gate to Canterbury West train prices and times

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