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'''Canterbury West railway station''' is one of two stations in [[Canterbury]] in [[Kent]]. It is served by [[Southeastern (train operating company)|Southeastern]]. |
'''Canterbury West railway station''' is one of two stations in [[Canterbury]] in [[Kent]]. It is [[north-northwest]] of the town centre. It is served by [[Southeastern (train operating company)|Southeastern]]. |
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The name Canterbury West is misleading, since the station is almost one kilometre due north of [[Canterbury East]] station, and only about twenty metres to its west. |
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The station and its line was built by the [[South Eastern Railway (UK)|South Eastern Railway]], while [[Canterbury East railway station|Canterbury East]] was built by the [[London, Chatham and Dover Railway]]. |
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Revision as of 13:34, 13 April 2008
Canterbury West | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Canterbury |
| Managed by | Southeastern |
| Platforms | 2 |
| Other information | |
| Station code | CBW |
| History | |
| Opened | 6 February 1846 |
Canterbury West railway station is one of two stations in Canterbury in Kent. It is north-northwest of the town centre. It is served by Southeastern.
The name Canterbury West is misleading, since the station is almost one kilometre due north of Canterbury East station, and only about twenty metres to its west.
The station and its line was built by the South Eastern Railway, while Canterbury East was built by the London, Chatham and Dover Railway.
Services
The typical off-peak service from the station is:
- 2tph (trains per hour) to London Charing Cross via Tonbridge
- 2tph to Margate via Ramsgate
- 1tph to London Victoria via Maidstone East
| Preceding station |  National Rail
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Following station | ||
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| Chartham | Southeastern Ashford to Ramsgate (via Canterbury West) line |
Sturry | ||
| Wye | Southeastern High Speed 1 London-Margate (not yet operational) |
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| Disused railways | ||||
| Terminus | British Rail Southern Region Canterbury and Whitstable Railway |
Whitstable Harbour | ||
| Terminus | Southern Railway Elham Valley Line |
Canterbury South | ||
See also
External links
- Train times and station information for Canterbury West railway station from National Rail
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