The average train between Canterbury and Cardiff takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Cardiff. 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 Cardiff. 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 Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Cardiff station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Canterbury to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Canterbury to Cardiff train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Canterbury and Cardiff is 296.5 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Cardiff Central via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 31m.