The average train between Canterbury and Sheffield takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Sheffield. 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 Sheffield. 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 Sheffield at 7:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Sheffield station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Canterbury to Sheffield train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Sheffield train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Canterbury to Sheffield train tickets online with Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Canterbury and Sheffield is 290.9 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Sheffield via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 29m.