The average train between Aberystwyth and Canterbury takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberystwyth 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 4 hours between Aberystwyth and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberystwyth is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth station and arriving at Canterbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
Aberystwyth to Canterbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
Aberystwyth to Canterbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Aberystwyth to Canterbury train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Canterbury is 376.4 km. The road distance is 493 km.
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Canterbury West via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 21m.