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How to get from Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) to Canterbury by train?

From Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) to Canterbury by train

To get from Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) to Canterbury in Canterbury, take the THAMESLINK train from Gatwick Airport station to St Pancras station. Next, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from St Pancras station to Canterbury West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min.

125min
Walk to train station
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Canterbury
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gatwick Airport
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Cambridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury West
    58 min
  • 6
    Walk to Canterbury
    Walk to
    Canterbury
    Orange Street
    840 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) to Canterbury by train via SOUTHERN, SOUTHERN and SOUTHEASTERN

To get from Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) to Canterbury in Canterbury, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTHERN train from Gatwick Airport station to Redhill station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Tonbridge station to Canterbury West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Canterbury
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gatwick Airport
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Redhill
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Redhill
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Tonbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tonbridge
    31 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury West
    60 min
  • 8
    Walk to Canterbury
    Walk to
    Canterbury
    Orange Street
    840 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) to Canterbury

The distance between Gatwick Airport (South Terminal), Canterbury and Canterbury, Canterbury is approximately 98.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) to Canterbury by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Canterbury – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)

Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) is located at Gatwick Airport (South Terminal), Canterbury and the nearest public transport station is Gatwick Airport.

Train stations close to Gatwick Airport (South Terminal):

  • Gatwick Airport

Bus stations close to Gatwick Airport (South Terminal):

  • South Terminal
  • Atlantic House, Gatwick Airport
  • South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick Airport

Public transport stations close to Canterbury, Canterbury

Canterbury is located at Orange Street, Canterbury and the nearest public transport station is Whitefriars, Canterbury.

Bus stations close to Canterbury:

  • Whitefriars, Canterbury
  • Bus Station, Canterbury
  • Magistrates Court, Canterbury

Alternative route from Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) to Canterbury by train via SOUTHERN, SOUTHERN and SOUTHEASTERN

To get from Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) to Canterbury in Canterbury, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTHERN train from Gatwick Airport station to Redhill station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHERN train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Tonbridge station to Canterbury West station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - SOUTHERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Canterbury
Leaves from Gatwick Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Gatwick Airport
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Redhill
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Redhill
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHERN
    Tonbridge
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Tonbridge
    31 min
  • 6
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Canterbury West
    60 min
  • 8
    Walk to Canterbury
    Walk to
    Canterbury
    Orange Street
    840 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) to Canterbury?

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) to Canterbury?

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line SOUTHERN, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) and Canterbury?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) to Canterbury?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Gatwick Airport station near Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) in Crawley to Cambridge station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Cambridge station near Canterbury in Canterbury.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) to Canterbury by train?

    The total travel time between Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) in Crawley and Canterbury in Canterbury by train is about 2 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) to get to Canterbury?

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Gatwick Airport station near Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) in Crawley.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) and Canterbury?

    Get off the train at the Cambridge station, which is closest to Canterbury in Canterbury.

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