Canterbury to York Trains

Canterbury to York trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and York takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to York. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 16m
Duration: 258 mi
Distance: £119
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 52m

£87–162

Canterbury to York train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and York. 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 York at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

2:23 PM → 5:16 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
3:23 PM → 6:16 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
4:20 PM → 7:15 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
5:23 PM → 8:16 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 10:16 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 10:16 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
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