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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Canterbury takes 3h 28m 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.

3h 28m
Duration
190 mi
Distance
£106
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 26m
£87–156

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 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern11h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 49m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 5m • 2 changes
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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.

Map of how to get from Bristol to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 190.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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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