The average train between Wales and Canterbury takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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 every 2 hours between Wales and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 38m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Wales 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 Wales to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Canterbury West station via King's Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Wales to Canterbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
Wales to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
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The distance between Wales and Canterbury is 279.8 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a train from Kiveton Bridge to Canterbury West via Retford, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 3m.