The average train between Perth and Canterbury takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth 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 Perth and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Canterbury station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Perth to Canterbury train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Canterbury train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Perth to Canterbury train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Canterbury is 641 km. The road distance is 831 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Canterbury West via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 38m.