The average train between Canterbury and Aberystwyth takes 6h 39m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury to Aberystwyth. 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 every 4 hours between Canterbury and Aberystwyth. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Aberystwyth at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Aberystwyth? 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 Canterbury to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Aberystwyth station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Canterbury to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Aberystwyth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Aberystwyth station.
Book your Canterbury to Aberystwyth train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Canterbury and Aberystwyth is 376.4 km. The road distance is 493 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Aberystwyth via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 35m.