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Trip Overview

The average train between Barnstaple and Canterbury takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple 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.

6h 12m
Duration
284 mi
Distance
£151
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
5h 34m
£124–226

Barnstaple to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Barnstaple and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 3m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 1m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 56m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern8h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 9m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 59m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 27m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 3m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 58m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 56m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 1m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 10m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 12m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 59m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Barnstaple to Canterbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Barnstaple to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 284.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Canterbury West via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 34m.

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