The average train between Paignton and Canterbury takes 5h 31m 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.
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 11:17 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 1:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 49m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Paignton to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Paignton to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Paignton to Canterbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paignton and Canterbury is 339.4 km. The road distance is 440 km.
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 3m.