How to get from Canterbury to Kensington (Olympia) by train?

From Canterbury to Kensington (Olympia) by train

To get from Canterbury to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Canterbury West station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the OVERGROUND train from West Hampstead station to Kensington (Olympia) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - OVERGROUND
Leaves from Canterbury West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Canterbury West
    1.22 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    55 min
  • 4
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Hampstead Thameslink
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Hampstead
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Clapham Junction
  • 8
    Ride to train station Kensington (Olympia)
    Ride to train station
    Kensington (Olympia)
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Canterbury to Kensington (Olympia) by Tube and train

To get from Canterbury to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 Tube lines: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Canterbury West station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PICCADILLY Tube and finally take the DISTRICT Tube from Earl's Court station to Kensington (Olympia) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Tube - PICCADILLY
Tube - DISTRICT
Leaves from Canterbury West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Canterbury West
    1.22 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Earl's Court
    18 min
  • 7
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Olympia
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station Kensington (Olympia)
    Ride to Tube station
    Kensington (Olympia)
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Canterbury to Kensington (Olympia)

The distance between Canterbury, West Kensington and Kensington (Olympia), West Kensington is approximately 129.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Canterbury to Kensington (Olympia) by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in West Kensington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Canterbury

Canterbury is located at Canterbury, West Kensington and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station, Canterbury.

Bus stations close to Canterbury:

  • Bus Station, Canterbury

Public transport stations close to Kensington (Olympia), West Kensington

Kensington (Olympia) is located at Kensington (Olympia), West Kensington and the nearest public transport station is Russell Gardens (A).

Tube stations close to Kensington (Olympia):

  • West Kensington
  • Shepherd's Bush (Central)
  • Kensington (Olympia)

Train stations close to Kensington (Olympia):

  • Kensington (Olympia)

Bus stations close to Kensington (Olympia):

  • Russell Gardens (A)
  • Russell Gardens (Q)
  • Holland Gardens (N)

Related Routes

From Canterbury to Kensington (Olympia) by Tube and train

To get from Canterbury to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 Tube lines: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Canterbury West station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PICCADILLY Tube and finally take the DISTRICT Tube from Earl's Court station to Kensington (Olympia) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Walk to train station
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Tube - PICCADILLY
Tube - DISTRICT
Leaves from Canterbury West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Canterbury West
    1.22 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Earl's Court
    18 min
  • 7
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Olympia
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station Kensington (Olympia)
    Ride to Tube station
    Kensington (Olympia)
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Canterbury to Kensington (Olympia)?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line OVERGROUND.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Canterbury to Kensington (Olympia)?

    The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line PICCADILLY, Bus line DISTRICT.

  • Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Kensington (Olympia)?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which train line goes from Canterbury to Kensington (Olympia)?

    The SOUTHEASTERN train line goes from Canterbury West station near Canterbury in London to St Pancras International station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till St Pancras International station near Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Canterbury to Kensington (Olympia) by train?

    The total travel time between Canterbury in London and Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington by train is about 1 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Canterbury to get to Kensington (Olympia)?

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the Canterbury West station near Canterbury in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Canterbury and Kensington (Olympia)?

    Get off the train at the St Pancras International station, which is closest to Kensington (Olympia) in West Kensington.

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