The average train between Sheffield and Canterbury takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Canterbury station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Sheffield to Canterbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Canterbury train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Sheffield to Canterbury train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Sheffield and Canterbury is 290.9 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Canterbury West via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 43m.