The average train between Scarborough and Canterbury takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Scarborough 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 Scarborough and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Scarborough 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.
No, there is no direct train from Scarborough to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Scarborough station and arriving at Canterbury station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Scarborough to Canterbury train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Scarborough station.
Scarborough to Canterbury train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Scarborough to Canterbury train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Scarborough and Canterbury is 348.2 km. The road distance is 482 km.
You can take a train from Scarborough to Canterbury West via York, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 27m.