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Trip Overview

The average train between Irlam and Canterbury takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Irlam 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 19m
Duration
262 mi
Distance
£118
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 28m
£98–169

Irlam to Canterbury train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Irlam and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irlam is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 41m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 39m • 2 changes

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 41m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 39m • 2 changes

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 41m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 37m • 2 changes

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 41m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 39m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 41m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressAvanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 39m • 2 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Irlam 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 Irlam to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 262.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Irlam to Canterbury West via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 28m.

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