Bristol to Canterbury Trains

Bristol to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Canterbury takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. 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.

3h 31m
Duration: 190 mi
Distance: £106
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

best

Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...

3h 26m

£87–155

Bristol to Canterbury train times

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 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:00 PM → 7:39 AM
Arrives next day
10h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:23 AM → 8:34 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:23 AM → 8:34 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:23 AM → 8:34 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol 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.

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

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 26m.

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