The average train between Malvern and Canterbury takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Malvern 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 Malvern and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Malvern is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Malvern 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 Malvern to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Malvern station and arriving at Canterbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Malvern to Canterbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Great Malvern station.
Malvern to Canterbury train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Malvern to Canterbury train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Malvern and Canterbury is 252.5 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from Great Malvern to Canterbury West via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 14m.