The average train between Taunton and Canterbury takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Taunton 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 Taunton and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Taunton is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Taunton to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Taunton station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Taunton to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.
Taunton to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Taunton to Canterbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Taunton and Canterbury is 293.2 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Taunton to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 33m.