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Trip Overview

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.

3h 7m
Duration
183 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Birmingham to Canterbury train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 47m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 23m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern8h 28m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 29m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 50m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 47m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 29m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 50m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 47m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 29m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 50m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 47m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 47m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 47m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 47m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 8m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 4m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 4m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 29m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 50m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 47m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 182.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Canterbury West via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 5m.

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