Paignton to Canterbury Trains

Paignton to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Paignton and Canterbury takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Paignton 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.

5h 28m
Duration: 273 mi
Distance: £146
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...

5h 13m

£120–223

Paignton to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Paignton and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

4:45 PM → 9:34 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
5:55 PM → 10:34 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
6:20 PM → 11:34 PM
5h 14m • 3 changes
10:40 PM → 7:39 AM
Arrives next day
8h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:57 AM → 10:34 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 1m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:34 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:34 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

12:02 AM → 7:39 AM
7h 37m • 3 changes
5:57 AM → 10:34 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 1m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:34 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12:02 AM → 7:39 AM
7h 37m • 3 changes
5:57 AM → 10:34 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 1m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:34 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:02 AM → 7:39 AM
7h 37m • 3 changes
5:57 AM → 10:34 AM
4h 37m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 1m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 1:34 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paignton 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.

What companies run services between Paignton, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Paignton to Canterbury West via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 13m.

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