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Dartford to Canterbury East Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Dartford to Canterbury East? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as 2 352,51 PHP, with average prices for this route around 2 352,51 PHP. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
11:00 1 t 41 minuuttia, Changes required Dartford	12:41 Canterbury East	Find Tickets
11:26 2 tuntia 13 minuuttia, Changes required Dartford	13:39 Canterbury East	Find Tickets
12:00 1 t 41 minuuttia, Changes required Dartford	13:41 Canterbury East	Find Tickets
12:26 1 t 29 minuuttia, Changes required Dartford	13:55 Canterbury East	Find Tickets
13:00 1 t 41 minuuttia, Changes required Dartford	14:41 Canterbury East	Find Tickets
13:26 1 t 29 minuuttia, Changes required Dartford	14:55 Paris	Find Tickets

Dartford to Canterbury East Train Route Details

First train

04:56

Last train

22:54

Departure station

Dartford

Arrival station

Canterbury East

Journey time

1 t 23 minuuttia

Distance

63 km

Price

2 352,51 PHP*

Train operators

Southeastern, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Dartford to Canterbury East

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Dartford to Canterbury East during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Dartford to Canterbury East for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Dartford to Canterbury East, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Dartford to Canterbury East ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Dartford to Canterbury East train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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