The average train between Bologna and Canterbury takes 18h 5m and the fastest train takes 12h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna 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 twice daily between Bologna and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 11:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 5:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Torino Porta Susa and take an average of 18h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bologna 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 Bologna to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Canterbury station via Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.
Bologna to Canterbury train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Canterbury train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Bologna to Canterbury train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bologna and Canterbury is 1,072.6 km. The road distance is 1,637 km.
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Canterbury West via Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 13h 23m.