The average train between Bristol and Canterbury takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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 Bristol and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Bristol to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Bristol to Canterbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Bristol and Canterbury is 256 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 25m.