Paignton to Canterbury Trains

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: £141
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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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 1:34 PM. 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 Saturday, October 24, 2026

10:40 PM → 1:34 PM
Arrives next day
15h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:34 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
10:57 AM → 4:34 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 5:34 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
12:55 PM → 6:34 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 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 27, 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 28, 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 29, 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 Friday, October 30, 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 Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:02 AM → 7:34 AM
7h 32m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 11:34 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
8:33 AM → 1:34 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 2:34 PM
5h 18m • 3 changes
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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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