The average train between Barry and Canterbury takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Barry 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 hourly between Barry and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barry is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Barry to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Barry station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Barry to Canterbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Barry to Canterbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Barry to Canterbury train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway (GWR) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barry and Canterbury is 303.4 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a train from Barry to Canterbury West via Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 33m.