The average train between Newport and Canterbury takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Newport 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 Newport and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newport is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newport to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Newport station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Newport to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Newport to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Newport to Canterbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Newport and Canterbury is 284.8 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 23m.