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The average train between Canterbury and Birmingham takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Birmingham. 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 Canterbury and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 1:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West station and arriving at Birmingham New Street station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Canterbury to Birmingham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Birmingham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
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The distance between Canterbury and Birmingham is 244.3 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Birmingham New Street via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 2h 36m.
