The average train between Liverpool and Canterbury takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 26m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street station and arriving at Canterbury West station via London Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Liverpool to Canterbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
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The distance between Liverpool and Canterbury is 363.4 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Canterbury West via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 8m.