The average train between Worcester and Canterbury takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Worcester 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 Worcester and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worcester is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Worcester station and arriving at Canterbury station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
Worcester to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Worcester Shrub Hill station.
Worcester to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Worcester to Canterbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Worcester and Canterbury is 248.7 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Canterbury West via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 55m.