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Plymouth to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plymouth and Canterbury takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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.

5h 28m
Duration
297 mi
Distance
£167
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
5h
£138–272

Plymouth to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Plymouth and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Plymouth to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 296.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h.

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