The average train between Penrith and Canterbury takes 5h 8m 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 5h 8m. 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 station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Penrith to Canterbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Canterbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Penrith to Canterbury train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Penrith and Canterbury is 455.8 km. The road distance is 575 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Canterbury West via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 2m.