The average train between Penzance and Canterbury takes 7h 34m 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.
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 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
Penzance to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Penzance to Canterbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Penzance and Canterbury is 483.4 km. The road distance is 604 km.
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 56m.