The average train between Wales and Canterbury takes 4h 34m 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 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wales to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Canterbury station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
Wales to Canterbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
Wales to Canterbury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Wales to Canterbury train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Wales and Canterbury is 279.8 km. The road distance is 357 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.