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Trains from Cambridge (CBG) to Canterbury West (CBW)

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32

train journeys
per day

74

miles (120 kms)

2hrs 16 mins

fastest journey

04:54 / 01:04

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Cambridge (CBG) to Canterbury West (CBW)

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On a typical weekday there are 32 scheduled rail journeys between Cambridge and Canterbury West , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 32 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cambridge to Canterbury West is approximately 74 miles (120 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 40 mins.

Thameslink, Great Northern, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Cambridge and Canterbury West.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cambridge to Canterbury West. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 16 mins.

Journeys from Cambridge to Canterbury West Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:54
    2 hrs 36 mins 1 change
    07:30
    Cambridge
    Canterbury West
    Cambridge to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:14
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    08:30
    Cambridge
    Canterbury West
    Cambridge to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:23
    2 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    09:14
    Cambridge
    Canterbury West
    Cambridge to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:14
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    09:30
    Cambridge
    Canterbury West
    Cambridge to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:23
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    10:11
    Cambridge
    Canterbury West
    Cambridge to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:14
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    10:30
    Cambridge
    Canterbury West
    Cambridge to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:23
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    11:11
    Cambridge
    Canterbury West
    Cambridge to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:14
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    11:30
    Cambridge
    Canterbury West
    Cambridge to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:23
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    12:11
    Cambridge
    Canterbury West
    Cambridge to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:14
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    12:30
    Cambridge
    Canterbury West
    Cambridge to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:23
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    13:11
    Cambridge
    Canterbury West
    Cambridge to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:14
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    13:30
    Cambridge
    Canterbury West
    Cambridge to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:23
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    14:11
    Cambridge
    Canterbury West
    Cambridge to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:14
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    14:30
    Cambridge
    Canterbury West
    Cambridge to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:23
    2 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    15:13
    Cambridge
    Canterbury West
    Cambridge to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:14
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    15:30
    Cambridge
    Canterbury West
    Cambridge to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:23
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    16:11
    Cambridge
    Canterbury West
    Cambridge to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:14
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    16:30
    Cambridge
    Canterbury West
    Cambridge to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:23
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    17:11
    Cambridge
    Canterbury West
    Cambridge to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:14
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    17:30
    Cambridge
    Canterbury West
    Cambridge to Canterbury West

About Cambridge Station

Station name Cambridge (CBG)
Address Cambridge station, Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2JW
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:10 - 23:00
Saturday 05:10 - 23:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Canterbury West Station

Station name Canterbury West (CBW)
Address Canterbury West station, Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 19:30
Saturday 06:15 - 19:30
Sunday 08:30 - 17:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cambridge and Canterbury West

The travel time between Cambridge and Canterbury West by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 40 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 16 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cambridge and Canterbury West vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 32 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:54, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:04.

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Amenities on trains between Cambridge and Canterbury West can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cambridge & Canterbury West. owever, there are 32 possible journeys which require a change.

Thameslink, Great Northern, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Cambridge and Canterbury West.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cambridge and Canterbury West, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.