The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Canterbury takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Canterbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Canterbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Manchester Airport (MAN) to Canterbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Canterbury is 325.2 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Airport to Canterbury West via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 19m.