The average train between Canterbury and Truro takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury to Truro. 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 every 3 hours between Canterbury and Truro. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Truro at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 16m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Canterbury to Truro? 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 Truro. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Truro station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
Canterbury to Truro train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Truro train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Truro station.
Book your Canterbury to Truro train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Canterbury and Truro is 445.7 km. The road distance is 563 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Truro via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 27m.