Trains from Lancaster
to Canterbury East
From £78.50
Lancaster to Canterbury Eastby train on average takes 4 hrs 55 mins
Lancaster to Canterbury East one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £78.50
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 37 minutes
- First train leaves Lancaster at 05:13
- Last train leaves Lancaster at 19:41
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Lancaster to Canterbury East train times
| Last updated: 10:54:46
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10:57 Lancaster On Time | 15:55 Canterbury East On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 4h 58m, 4 changes | ||
11:41 Lancaster On Time | 16:39 Canterbury East On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 4h 58m, 4 changes | ||
11:41 Lancaster On Time | 16:43 Canterbury East On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 5h 2m, 2 changes | ||
12:39 Lancaster On Time | 17:39 Canterbury East On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 5h 0m, 4 changes | ||
12:39 Lancaster On Time | 17:42 Canterbury East On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 5h 3m, 2 changes |
Lancaster facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
Yes, located platform 4/5 and platform 3
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetYes
- ToiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
Toilets are open while the station is open.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Atm MachineNo
Located on concourse Located by the ticket office
- ShopsYes
News agent
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station rear entrance adjacent to platform 3.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
Toilets are open while the station is open.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website.
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/LA1 5NW - Operator NameAvanti West Coast
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces165
- ChargesDaily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £4.50
Sunday: £4.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast Website.
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
- Number Accessible Spaces6
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces188
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Platform 1 (south end)120 Stands
Platform 3 (middle) 16
Platform 4 (North End), 12 Stands
Platform 5, 40 Stands
- Annotation
120 stands by platform 1 (120 spaces) 8 hoops on platfrom 3 (2 x cycles per hoop = 16 spaces) 6 hoops on platform 4 (2 x cycles per hoop = 12 spaces) 20 hoops on platform 5 (2 x cycles per hoop = 40 spaces)
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
Passenger Assist meeting point is opposite the ticket office. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 04:50 to 23:30
Sun 08:00 to 22:45 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
Category A - This station has step-free access to all platforms
Lifts to All Platforms, accessible via taking the right hand entrance to the over bridge from the ticket office.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Canterbury East facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Seasons, Single and Return tickets are now available digitally on The Key. To find out more or apply online, go to www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/tickets/the-key or get a smartcard from all staffed Southeastern ticket offices.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for SE
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Heated waiting room on both platforms Only available when staff present
- Station BuffetYes
Coffee shop and Selecta vending machines
- ToiletsYes
Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toiletsYes
Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Baby ChangeYes
Only available when staff present
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
Outside the station
- Atm MachineYes
front of station
- ShopsNo
newspapers
- Rail replacement locations
Replacement bus stop in Station Road East, opposite the station entrance.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toiletsYes
Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0345 322 7021 - AvailableYes
- Operator NameSoutheastern Customer Services
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Information Services Open
Train running Information and advice on how to get assistance available through the Help Point.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
On platform
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Contact Details
ANPR available for car parking
From 5th March 2023 - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £2.50
Email Address: general.enquiries@apcoa.com
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0330 333 9232 - Operator NameAPCOA Parking
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces144
- ChargesOff-peak: £4.50
Daily: £4.90
Weekly: £20.90
Monthly: £71.40
Three Monthly: £215.00
Six Monthly: £432.00
Annual: £775.00
Saturday: £3.70
Sunday: £3.50
Note:From 1st June - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £1.50
- Number Accessible Spaces6
- Accessible Spaces Note
Parking is free for disabled customers by displaying a valid Blue Badge in any car parking space, however you must register your vehicle in advance at https://bluebadge.apcoa.co.uk/.
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces46
- ShelteredYes
- CctvNo
- Location
Platform 2
- Annotation
You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 06:00 to 22:00
Sun 07:00 to 22:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
The Ticket Vending Machines's can only be accessed when the station building is open as they are in the booking hall
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
Counters can be raised or lowered to suit all customers
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible Public Telephones
Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesDover Priory
- Accessible toiletsYes
Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly.
- Step Free Access
Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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