The average train between Swindon and Canterbury takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 Swindon and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 15m • 2 changes


2h 6m • 2 changes


2h 20m • 2 changes


2h 15m • 2 changes


4h 28m • 2 changes


2h 16m • 2 changes


2h 14m • 2 changes


2h 9m • 2 changes


4h 28m • 2 changes


2h 16m • 2 changes


2h 14m • 2 changes


2h 9m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Swindon 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 Swindon to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Swindon to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Swindon to Canterbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Swindon and Canterbury is 200.8 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 43m.