The average train between Manchester and Canterbury Cathedral takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Canterbury Cathedral. 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 and Canterbury Cathedral. 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 Cathedral at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Canterbury Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Canterbury Cathedral station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Manchester to Canterbury Cathedral train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Canterbury Cathedral train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Manchester to Canterbury Cathedral train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Manchester and Canterbury Cathedral is 332.7 km. The road distance is 409 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Canterbury Cathedral via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Canterbury West in around 4h 5m.