The average train between Cheltenham and Canterbury takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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.
Trains run hourly between Cheltenham and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Cheltenham to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Cheltenham to Canterbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Cheltenham and Canterbury is 228.9 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 43m.