The average train between Birmingham and Canterbury takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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 and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Birmingham to Canterbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Canterbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Birmingham to Canterbury train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Southeastern and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Birmingham and Canterbury is 244.3 km. The road distance is 294 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Canterbury West via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 4m.