The average train between Gloucester and Canterbury takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Gloucester to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Gloucester to Canterbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Gloucester and Canterbury is 238.7 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 30m.