The average train between Barry and Canterbury takes 4h 21m 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 5:29 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 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 40m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Barry 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.
No, there is no direct train from Barry to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Canterbury West station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Barry to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Barry to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
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The distance between Barry and Canterbury is 303.4 km. The road distance is 355 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 41m.