The average train between Halifax and Canterbury takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax 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 Halifax and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Halifax is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Halifax station and arriving at Canterbury station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Halifax to Canterbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.
Halifax to Canterbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Halifax to Canterbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Halifax and Canterbury is 335.8 km. The road distance is 445 km.
You can take a train from Halifax to Canterbury West via Leeds, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 55m.