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Canterbury West to Shortlands Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Canterbury West to Shortlands? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as $14.17, with average prices for this route around $14.74.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Fri, Jul 11
From $14.17
Sat, Jul 12
From $15.79
Sun, Jul 13
From $15.79
Mon, Jul 14
From $15.79
Tue, Jul 15
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Wed, Jul 16
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Thu, Jul 17
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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
04:58 Canterbury West	06:46 Shortlands	1h 48m, Changes required	Find Tickets
05:20 Canterbury West	07:25 Shortlands	2h 5m, Changes required	Find Tickets
05:55 Canterbury West	07:46 Shortlands	1h 51m, Changes required	Find Tickets
06:00 Canterbury West	07:55 Shortlands	1h 55m, Changes required	Find Tickets
06:18 Canterbury West	08:16 Shortlands	1h 58m, Changes required	Find Tickets
06:31 Canterbury West	08:25 Paris	1h 54m, Changes required	Find Tickets View More Trains

Canterbury West to Shortlands Train Route Details

First train

04:58

Last train

22:58

Departure station

Canterbury West

Arrival station

Shortlands

Journey time

1h 47m

Distance

48 miles

Price

$14.17*

Train operators

Southeastern, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Canterbury West to Shortlands

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Canterbury West to Shortlands. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Canterbury West to Shortlands 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 to save an average extra 30%

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 Canterbury West to Shortlands, 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 typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Canterbury West to Shortlands ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Canterbury West to Shortlands more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Canterbury West to Shortlands Train Ticket Types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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