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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Canterbury West (CBW)

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42

train journeys
per day

54

miles (87 kms)

1hrs 54 mins

fastest journey

05:19 / 00:43

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Canterbury West (CBW)

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On a typical weekday there are 42 scheduled rail journeys between Gatwick Airport and Canterbury West , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 42 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West is approximately 54 miles (87 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 21 mins.

Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Canterbury West.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 54 mins.

Journeys from Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:19
    2 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    07:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:02
    2 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    08:11
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:36
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    08:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:49
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    09:14
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:36
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    09:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:06
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    10:11
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:36
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    10:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:46
    2 hrs 25 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    11:11
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:49
    2 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    11:11
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:36
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    11:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:06
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    12:11
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:36
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    12:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:46
    2 hrs 25 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    13:11
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:49
    2 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    13:11
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:36
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    13:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:06
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    14:11
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:36
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    14:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:06
    2 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    15:13
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:36
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    15:30
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:06
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    16:11
    Gatwick Airport
    Canterbury West
    Gatwick Airport to Canterbury West

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
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 Gatwick Airport and Canterbury West

The travel time between Gatwick Airport and Canterbury West by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 21 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 54 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gatwick Airport and Canterbury West vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 42 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:19, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:43.

First class tickets on trains between Gatwick Airport and Canterbury West typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Gatwick Airport 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 Gatwick Airport & Canterbury West. owever, there are 42 possible journeys which require a change.

Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Canterbury West.

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