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The average train between Penrith and Canterbury takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith 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 every 3 hours between Penrith and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes station and arriving at Canterbury West station via London Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Penrith to Canterbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
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The distance between Penrith and Canterbury is 455.8 km. The road distance is 544 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Canterbury West via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 19m.
