The average train between Hull and Canterbury takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Hull 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 Hull and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hull to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Canterbury station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Hull to Canterbury train services, operated by Hull Trains, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Canterbury train services, operated by Hull Trains, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Hull to Canterbury train tickets online with Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hull and Canterbury is 290.4 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Canterbury West via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 16m.