The average train between Norwich and Canterbury takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Norwich 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 Norwich and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Norwich is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Norwich to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Norwich station and arriving at Canterbury station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Norwich to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.
Norwich to Canterbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Norwich to Canterbury train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Norwich and Canterbury is 150.7 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from Norwich to Canterbury West via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 3h 13m.