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Trip Overview

The average train between Penzance and Canterbury takes 7h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Penzance 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.

7h 39m
Duration
375 mi
Distance
£198
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
6h 58m
£166–295

Penzance to Canterbury train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Penzance and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 26m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 19m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 19m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern9h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 31m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 29m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 24m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 31m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 29m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 24m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 31m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 29m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 24m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 31m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 29m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 24m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 22m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 24m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 19m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Penzance 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.

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  • Distance: 375.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Penzance, England and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Penzance to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 58m.

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