The average train between Canterbury and Rome takes 22h 53m and the fastest train takes 22h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury to Rome. 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 twice daily between Canterbury and Rome. The earliest departure is at 9:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Rome at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 22h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Rome. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Rome station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 53m.
Canterbury to Rome train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Rome train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Canterbury to Rome train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Canterbury and Rome is 1,356.6 km. The road distance is 2,047 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Roma Termini via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 15h 56m.