The average train between Chester and Canterbury takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 every 2 hours between Chester and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 7:29 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Chester to Canterbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Canterbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Chester to Canterbury train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Chester and Canterbury is 343.9 km. The road distance is 400 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Canterbury West via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 49m.