The average train between Leeds and Canterbury takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds 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 Leeds and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Canterbury station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Leeds to Canterbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Canterbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Leeds to Canterbury train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Leeds and Canterbury is 331.5 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Canterbury West via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 45m.