The average train between Burnley and Canterbury takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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 Burnley and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Burnley 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 Burnley to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Canterbury station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
Burnley to Canterbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Canterbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Burnley to Canterbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Burnley and Canterbury is 358.4 km. The road distance is 471 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Canterbury West via Leeds, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 12m.