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Trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to Shortlands

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45

train journeys
per day

47

miles (75 kms)

1hrs 45 mins

fastest journey

00:12 / 00:07

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Canterbury West (CBW) to Shortlands

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On a typical weekday there are 45 scheduled rail journeys between Canterbury West and Shortlands , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 45 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Canterbury West to Shortlands is approximately 47 miles (75 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 10 mins.

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

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Canterbury West to Shortlands. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 45 mins.

Journeys from Canterbury West to Shortlands Today

  • Mon 20th May
    00:12
    6 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    06:16
    Canterbury West
    Shortlands
    Canterbury West to Shortlands
  • Mon 20th May
    04:58
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    06:46
    Canterbury West
    Shortlands
    Canterbury West to Shortlands
  • Mon 20th May
    05:20
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    07:25
    Canterbury West
    Shortlands
    Canterbury West to Shortlands
  • Mon 20th May
    05:54
    1 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    07:46
    Canterbury West
    Shortlands
    Canterbury West to Shortlands
  • Mon 20th May
    06:00
    1 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    07:55
    Canterbury West
    Shortlands
    Canterbury West to Shortlands
  • Mon 20th May
    06:13
    2 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    08:20
    Canterbury West
    Shortlands
    Canterbury West to Shortlands
  • Mon 20th May
    06:32
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    08:26
    Canterbury West
    Shortlands
    Canterbury West to Shortlands
  • Mon 20th May
    06:54
    1 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    08:46
    Canterbury West
    Shortlands
    Canterbury West to Shortlands
  • Mon 20th May
    07:02
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    08:52
    Canterbury West
    Shortlands
    Canterbury West to Shortlands
  • Mon 20th May
    07:24
    1 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    09:16
    Canterbury West
    Shortlands
    Canterbury West to Shortlands
  • Mon 20th May
    07:37
    1 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    09:25
    Canterbury West
    Shortlands
    Canterbury West to Shortlands
  • Mon 20th May
    07:49
    2 hrs 1 min 1 change
    09:50
    Canterbury West
    Shortlands
    Canterbury West to Shortlands
  • Mon 20th May
    07:52
    2 hrs 2 changes
    09:52
    Canterbury West
    Shortlands
    Canterbury West to Shortlands
  • Mon 20th May
    08:05
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    09:55
    Canterbury West
    Shortlands
    Canterbury West to Shortlands
  • Mon 20th May
    08:23
    1 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    10:20
    Canterbury West
    Shortlands
    Canterbury West to Shortlands
  • Mon 20th May
    08:24
    1 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    10:22
    Canterbury West
    Shortlands
    Canterbury West to Shortlands
  • Mon 20th May
    08:35
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    10:25
    Canterbury West
    Shortlands
    Canterbury West to Shortlands
  • Mon 20th May
    09:02
    1 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    10:55
    Canterbury West
    Shortlands
    Canterbury West to Shortlands
  • Mon 20th May
    09:35
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    11:25
    Canterbury West
    Shortlands
    Canterbury West to Shortlands
  • Mon 20th May
    10:37
    1 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    12:25
    Canterbury West
    Shortlands
    Canterbury West to Shortlands

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

About Shortlands Station

Station name Shortlands (SRT)
Address Shortlands station, Shortlands Road, Shortlands, Greater London, BR2 0JA
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 19:30
Saturday 06:10 - 19:30
Sunday 08:10 - 15:40
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 Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Canterbury West and Shortlands

The travel time between Canterbury West and Shortlands by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 10 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 45 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Canterbury West and Shortlands vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 45 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:07.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Canterbury West & Shortlands. owever, there are 45 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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