The average train between Canterbury and Gloucester takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Gloucester. 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 Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Gloucester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Canterbury to Gloucester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Gloucester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gloucester station.
Book your Canterbury to Gloucester train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Canterbury and Gloucester is 238.7 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Gloucester via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 46m.