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London Waterloo to Canterbury train prices and times

Looking to travel from London Waterloo to Canterbury? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as €15.54, with average prices for this route around €52.55.

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

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
05:00 London Waterloo	07:31 Canterbury East	2h 31m, No direct		Find Tickets
05:56 London Waterloo	07:39 Canterbury West	1h 43m, Direct		Find Tickets
06:03 London Waterloo	08:10 Canterbury East	2h 7m, Direct		Find Tickets
06:16 London Waterloo	08:17 Canterbury West	2h 1m, No direct	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
06:33 London Waterloo	08:40 Canterbury East	2h 7m, Direct		Find Tickets
06:37 London Waterloo	08:40 Paris	2h 3m, No direct		Find Tickets View More Trains

London Waterloo to Canterbury train route details

First train

00:04

Last train

23:43

Departure station

London Waterloo

Arrival station

Canterbury

Journey time

1h 27m

Distance

55 miles

Price

€15.54*

Train Operators

Elizabeth line, Southeastern, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from London Waterloo to Canterbury

Season Tickets for frequent travels

Are you frequently traveling between London Waterloo and Canterbury on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? Season Tickets provide unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains between two stations without worrying about individual ticket bookings, and offering significant savings in the process.

Network Railcard for Southeast England

To save on train travel in Southeast England, consider getting a Network Railcard. For a £30 annual fee, this railcard offers 1/3 off most fares, including routes to and from London. Whether for standard or off-peak tickets, it’s highly advantageous for frequent travellers within this region.

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from London Waterloo to Canterbury can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from London Waterloo to Canterbury for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from London Waterloo to Canterbury, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

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 London Waterloo to Canterbury 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, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from London Waterloo to Canterbury more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

London Waterloo to Canterbury train ticket types

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

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train 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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These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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