Carlisle to Canterbury Trains

Carlisle to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Canterbury takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Canterbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 37m
Duration: 368 mi
Distance: £170
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...

5h 10m

£124–249

Carlisle to Canterbury train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Carlisle and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:43 AM → 10:34 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:34 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 1:34 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 3:34 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:34 AM
6h 49m • 1 change
2:54 AM → 9:37 AM
6h 42m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 10:34 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:34 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:34 AM
6h 49m • 1 change
2:54 AM → 9:34 AM
6h 39m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 10:34 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:34 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

10:50 AM → 3:34 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 5:34 PM
4h 44m • 1 change
2:49 PM → 7:34 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
4:49 PM → 9:34 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:34 AM
6h 49m • 1 change
3:00 AM → 9:37 AM
6h 36m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 10:34 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:34 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
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