The average train between Canterbury and Salisbury takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Salisbury. 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 Salisbury. 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 Salisbury at 1:11 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 17m • 2 changes


3h 20m • 2 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Salisbury. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Salisbury station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Canterbury to Salisbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Salisbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Salisbury station.
Book your Canterbury to Salisbury train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Canterbury and Salisbury is 201.8 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Salisbury via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 9m.