The average train between Canterbury and Melton Mowbray takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Melton Mowbray. 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 Melton Mowbray. 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 Melton Mowbray at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Melton Mowbray? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Melton Mowbray. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Melton Mowbray station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Canterbury to Melton Mowbray train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Melton Mowbray train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Canterbury to Melton Mowbray train tickets online with Southeastern, East Midlands Railways and Cross Country.
The distance between Canterbury and Melton Mowbray is 213.2 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Melton Mowbray via London St Pancras Intl and Leicester in around 3h 8m.