The average train between Dewsbury and Canterbury takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Dewsbury 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 Dewsbury and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Dewsbury is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dewsbury 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 Dewsbury to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Dewsbury station and arriving at Canterbury station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Dewsbury to Canterbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Dewsbury to Canterbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Dewsbury to Canterbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dewsbury and Canterbury is 324.9 km. The road distance is 425 km.
You can take a train from Dewsbury to Canterbury West via Leeds, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 21m.