The average train between Canterbury and Truro takes 7h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. There is a train service every few hours 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 2 hours between Canterbury and Truro. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Truro at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 29m • 3 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 West station and arriving at Truro station via London St Pancras Intl station and Totnes station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Canterbury to Truro train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Truro train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Truro station.
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The distance between Canterbury and Truro is 445.7 km. The road distance is 506 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Truro via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 7h 16m.