The average train between Canterbury and Stafford takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Stafford. 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 Stafford. 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 Stafford at 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Stafford. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Stafford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Canterbury to Stafford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Stafford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stafford station.
Book your Canterbury to Stafford train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Canterbury and Stafford is 276.7 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Stafford via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 2h 33m.