Salisbury to Canterbury Trains

Salisbury to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Salisbury and Canterbury takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Salisbury 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.

3h 8m
Duration: 156 mi
Distance: £83
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Salisbury to London Waterlootrain Salisbury - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...

3h 26m

£68–130

Salisbury to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Salisbury and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salisbury is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

10:25 PM → 7:39 AM
Arrives next day
9h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 10:34 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
8:46 AM → 11:35 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 10:34 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
8:46 AM → 11:35 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 10:34 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salisbury to Canterbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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

You can take a train from Salisbury to Canterbury West via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 26m.

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