The average train between Canterbury and Bristol takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Bristol. 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 Bristol. 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 Bristol at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Bristol station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Canterbury to Bristol train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Bristol train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Canterbury to Bristol train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Canterbury and Bristol is 256 km. The road distance is 306 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Bristol Temple Meads via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 4m.