The average train between Doncaster and Canterbury takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Doncaster 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 Doncaster and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Canterbury station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Doncaster to Canterbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Canterbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Doncaster to Canterbury train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Southeastern and Hull Trains.
The distance between Doncaster and Canterbury is 291.1 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a train from Doncaster to Canterbury West via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 12m.