The average train between Torquay and Canterbury takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Torquay 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 Torquay and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Torquay 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 Torquay to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Torquay to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Torquay to Canterbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Torquay and Canterbury is 335.6 km. The road distance is 436 km.
You can take a train from Torquay to Canterbury West via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 3m.