The average train between Harrogate and Canterbury takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Harrogate 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 Harrogate and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harrogate is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Harrogate 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 Harrogate to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Harrogate station and arriving at Canterbury station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Harrogate to Canterbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from York station.
Harrogate to Canterbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Harrogate to Canterbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Harrogate and Canterbury is 349.4 km. The road distance is 447 km.
You can take a train from Harrogate to Canterbury West via York, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 16m.