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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Canterbury takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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
245 mi
Distance
£133
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h
£110–197

Exeter to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 18m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 37m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 37m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 37m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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 Exeter to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 245.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h.

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