The average train between Dawlish and Canterbury takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Dawlish 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 Dawlish and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Dawlish is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Dawlish 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.
No, there is no direct train from Dawlish to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Dawlish station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Dawlish to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Dawlish to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Dawlish to Canterbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dawlish and Canterbury is 327.9 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Dawlish to Canterbury West via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 54m.