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Canterbury to Plymouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Plymouth takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 6m
Duration
297 mi
Distance
£166
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 55m
£138–270

Canterbury to Plymouth train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 296.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Plymouth via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 55m.

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