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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Guildford to Canterbury
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€60
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€60
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 44 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 44 m
Trains on Sep 20
6
Distance
115 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guildford to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Guildford to Canterbury will cost around €60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €60.
It's difficult to get from Guildford to Canterbury without transferring at least 2 times.
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C331271:35 PM2h44Guildford station (GLD)4:19 PMCanterbury West (CBW)€601One-way2 transfers- P89026+G77418+C3312110:35 AM2h44Guildford station (GLD)1:19 PMCanterbury West (CBW)€601One-way2 transfers
- P89020+C33119+G774129:35 AM2h44Guildford station (GLD)12:19 PMCanterbury West (CBW)€601One-way2 transfers
- P89038+C33125+G7743012:35 PM2h44Guildford station (GLD)3:19 PMCanterbury West (CBW)€601One-way2 transfers
- P89032+C33123+G7742411:35 AM2h44Guildford station (GLD)2:19 PMCanterbury West (CBW)€601One-way2 transfers
- P89044+G77436+C331271:35 PM2h44Guildford station (GLD)4:19 PMCanterbury West (CBW)€601One-way2 transfers
- P89026+G77418+C3312110:35 AM2h44Guildford station (GLD)1:19 PMCanterbury West (CBW)€601One-way2 transfers
- P89020+C33119+G774129:35 AM2h44Guildford station (GLD)12:19 PMCanterbury West (CBW)€601One-way2 transfers
- P89038+C33125+G7743012:35 PM2h44Guildford station (GLD)3:19 PMCanterbury West (CBW)€601One-way2 transfers
- P89032+C33123+G7742411:35 AM2h44Guildford station (GLD)2:19 PMCanterbury West (CBW)€601One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Guildford to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, while a train costs an average of €57.
Distance: 115 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€57 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Guildford to Canterbury:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Guildford to Canterbury costing on average €57.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 57m.
Live departures
Guildford to Canterbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Guildford to Canterbury trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C33117+P89014+G77405 | 8:35 AM Guildford station (GLD) | 2h44 | 11:19 AM Canterbury West (CBW) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Guildford to Canterbury
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Trains from Guildford to Canterbury run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €48 but you can travel from only €18 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 22:23. The fastest train covers the 115 km distance in 1h 52m.
Distance 115 km |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €48 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 5:19 AM |
Last train 10:23 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Southeastern, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Guildford to Canterbury trainsSoutheastern, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Guildford and Canterbury from €18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Guildford to Canterbury
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guildford to Canterbury by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Canterbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Guildford to Canterbury
Most Guildford to Canterbury trains use the Guildford to Canterbury West station pair. Use this guide to compare Guildford and Canterbury train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Guildford station do trains to Canterbury leave from?
Getting to Guildford from Guildford city centre
Guildford train station facilities and services
Guildford has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Guildford.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Guildford.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Guildford.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Guildford: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Guildford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Guildford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is level access to the booking hall and all platforms from the main entrance in Walnut Tree Close. There is no step free access from the Guildford Park Road entrance. There is step free access to and interchange between all platforms via steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers. Please speak to a member of staff or our Assisted Travel team, Accessible taxis: The taxi rank is located outside the main station entrance (platform 2), Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Canterbury station do trains from Guildford arrive at?
Getting to Canterbury West from Canterbury city centre
Canterbury West train station facilities and services
Canterbury West has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Canterbury West.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Canterbury West. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Canterbury West: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Canterbury West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Canterbury West: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: two within concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Most popular train connections from Guildford
Most popular train connections to Canterbury
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