The average train between Canterbury and Telford takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Telford. 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 Telford. 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 Telford at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Telford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Telford. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Telford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Canterbury to Telford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Telford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Telford Central station.
Book your Canterbury to Telford train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Canterbury and Telford is 287.3 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Telford Central via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 26m.