The average train between Yeovil and Canterbury takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Yeovil 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 4 hours between Yeovil and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Yeovil is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Castle Cary and take an average of 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 37m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Yeovil 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 Yeovil to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary station and arriving at Canterbury West station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Yeovil to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.
Yeovil to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
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The distance between Yeovil and Canterbury is 261.8 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Yeovil Pen Mill to Canterbury West via Castle Cary, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 41m.