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Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Canterbury takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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.

4h 21m
Duration
324 mi
Distance
£141
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Durham to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Durham and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 51m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern9h 28m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 57m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 25m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 56m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 57m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 25m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 56m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 57m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 25m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 56m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 54m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 25m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 54m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 55m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 54m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 54m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 57m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern4h 25m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 56m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham 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.

Map of how to get from Durham to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 323.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Durham to Canterbury West via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 24m.

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