The average train between Wales and Canterbury takes 3h 21m 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.
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 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 21m. 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 London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Wales to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Wales to Canterbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Wales and Canterbury is 350 km. The road distance is 349 km.
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 38m.