The average train between Stafford and Canterbury takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Stafford 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 every 2 hours between Stafford and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Stafford to Canterbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Canterbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Stafford to Canterbury train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Stafford and Canterbury is 276.7 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a train from Stafford to Canterbury West via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 2m.