The average train between Paisley and Canterbury takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Paisley 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 Paisley and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paisley is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Paisley 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 Paisley to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Paisley to Canterbury train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Paisley to Canterbury train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Paisley to Canterbury train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paisley and Canterbury is 623.2 km. The road distance is 766 km.
You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Canterbury West via Glasgow Central, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 9m.