Manchester to Canterbury Trains

Manchester to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Canterbury takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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.

3h 40m
Duration: 253 mi
Distance: £124
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...

3h 52m

£102–183

Manchester to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:34 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:34 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:34 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
Show more

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