The average train between Blackburn and Canterbury takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn 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 Blackburn and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Blackburn 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 Blackburn to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Blackburn to Canterbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackburn to Canterbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Blackburn to Canterbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Caledonian Sleeper and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackburn and Canterbury is 365.5 km. The road distance is 467 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Canterbury West via Preston, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 47m.