Canterbury to Chester Trains

Canterbury to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Chester takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 36m
Duration: 249 mi
Distance: £113
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...

4h 9m

£96–159

Canterbury to Chester train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Canterbury and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:09 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:48 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:48 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:48 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:21 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
7:21 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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