The average train between Swansea and Canterbury takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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 Swansea and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Swansea to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Swansea to Canterbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Swansea and Canterbury is 350.1 km. The road distance is 422 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 39m.