York to Canterbury Trains

York to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between York and Canterbury takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 27m
Duration: 258 mi
Distance: £122
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
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3h 25m

£88–164

York to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between York and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

3:31 PM → 6:41 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
4:32 PM → 7:34 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
5:31 PM → 8:34 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
6:31 PM → 9:34 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

4:40 AM → 8:34 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:40 AM → 8:34 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:40 AM → 8:34 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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