The average train between Salford and Canterbury takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Salford 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 Salford and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salford is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salford to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Salford station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Salford to Canterbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Salford to Canterbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Salford to Canterbury train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Salford and Canterbury is 335.5 km. The road distance is 407 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Canterbury West via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 52m.