The average train between Irvine and Canterbury takes 7h 32m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Irvine 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 Irvine and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Canterbury station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
Irvine to Canterbury train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine to Canterbury train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Irvine to Canterbury train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Irvine and Canterbury is 613.7 km. The road distance is 802 km.
You can take a train from Irvine to Canterbury West via Glasgow Central, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 30m.