The average train between Stamford and Canterbury takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Stamford 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 Stamford and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stamford is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stamford to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Stamford station and arriving at Canterbury station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Stamford to Canterbury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Peterborough station.
Stamford to Canterbury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Stamford to Canterbury train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Stamford and Canterbury is 186.3 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Stamford to Canterbury West via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 45m.