The average train between Aberdeen and Canterbury takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 8h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen to Canterbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Aberdeen and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Canterbury station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Aberdeen to Canterbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Canterbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Aberdeen to Canterbury train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Southeastern and 3 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Canterbury is 683.9 km. The road distance is 947 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Canterbury West via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 37m.