The average train between Telford and Canterbury takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Telford 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 Telford and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Telford is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 41m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Telford 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 Telford to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Telford station and arriving at Canterbury station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Telford to Canterbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Telford Central station.
Telford to Canterbury train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Telford to Canterbury train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Telford and Canterbury is 287.3 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a train from Telford Central to Canterbury West via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 58m.