The average train between York and Canterbury Cathedral takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from York to Canterbury Cathedral. 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 York and Canterbury Cathedral. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Canterbury Cathedral at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Canterbury Cathedral. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Canterbury West station via King's Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
York to Canterbury Cathedral train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Canterbury Cathedral train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
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The distance between York and Canterbury Cathedral is 331.7 km. The road distance is 408 km.
You can take a train from York to Canterbury Cathedral via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Canterbury West in around 3h 39m.