The average train between Rome and Canterbury takes 24h 52m and the fastest train takes 24h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome 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 twice daily between Rome and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rome is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 24h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Canterbury station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 52m.
Rome to Canterbury train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Canterbury train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Rome to Canterbury train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rome and Canterbury is 1,356.6 km. The road distance is 2,047 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Canterbury West via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 16h 6m.