The average train between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Canterbury takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham Airport (BHX) 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 Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham Airport (BHX) is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Intl Rail Station and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport (BHX) station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Canterbury train services, operated by Air-Rail Link, depart from Birmingham International station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Canterbury train services, operated by Air-Rail Link, arrive at Canterbury West station.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Canterbury is 233.1 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a vehicle from Birmingham International Airport to Canterbury West via Birmingham Intl Rail Station, Birmingham International, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 8m.