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Wales to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Wales and Canterbury takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. 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.

3h 28m
Duration
217 mi
Distance
£119
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 42m
£99–176

Wales to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Wales and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 15m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 20m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Wales to Canterbury.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 217.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Wales and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 42m.

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