The average train between Skipton and Canterbury takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Skipton 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 Skipton and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skipton is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Skipton 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 Skipton to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Skipton station and arriving at Canterbury station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Skipton to Canterbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Skipton station.
Skipton to Canterbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Skipton to Canterbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Skipton and Canterbury is 364.2 km. The road distance is 452 km.
You can take a train from Skipton to Canterbury West via Leeds, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 50m.