Chester to Canterbury Trains

Trip Overview

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.

3h 15m
Duration: 249 mi
Distance: £111
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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3h 50m

£95–159

Chester to Canterbury train times

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 7:31 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.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:31 PM → 8:36 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
7:29 PM → 11:34 PM
4h 5m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 1:34 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
11:32 AM → 2:34 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 1:34 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
11:32 AM → 2:34 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 1:34 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
11:32 AM → 2:34 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:27 AM → 9:34 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:28 AM → 2:34 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 3:34 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
1:32 PM → 4:34 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
2:32 PM → 5:34 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 1:34 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
11:32 AM → 2:34 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Canterbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.