The average train between Rugby and Canterbury takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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 hourly between Rugby and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Rugby to Canterbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Canterbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Rugby to Canterbury train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Rugby and Canterbury is 201.7 km. The road distance is 246 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Canterbury West via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 38m.