Canterbury to Whitby Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Whitby takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury to Whitby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 21m
Duration: 342 mi
Distance: £150
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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6h 58m

£111–197

Canterbury to Whitby train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Canterbury and Whitby. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Whitby at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

9:23 PM → 8:22 AM
Arrives next day
10h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:18 AM → 11:53 AM
6h 35m • 3 changes
9:21 AM → 3:37 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
1:23 PM → 7:33 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
3:23 PM → 9:52 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:18 AM → 11:53 AM
6h 35m • 3 changes
9:21 AM → 3:37 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
1:23 PM → 7:33 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
3:23 PM → 9:52 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:18 AM → 11:53 AM
6h 35m • 3 changes
9:21 AM → 3:37 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
1:23 PM → 7:33 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
3:23 PM → 9:52 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:18 AM → 11:53 AM
6h 35m • 3 changes
9:21 AM → 3:37 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
1:23 PM → 7:33 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
3:23 PM → 9:52 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:21 AM → 11:53 AM
6h 32m • 3 changes
9:23 AM → 3:37 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
1:23 PM → 7:33 PM
6h 10m • 3 changes
3:23 PM → 9:52 PM
6h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:23 AM → 3:30 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
12:23 PM → 6:17 PM
5h 54m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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