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Trip Overview

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.

3h 28m
Duration
258 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

York to Canterbury Cathedral train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 4m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern8h 40m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 54m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 6m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 34m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 54m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 6m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 34m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 54m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 6m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 34m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 54m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 3m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 33m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 36m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 3m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 3m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 54m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 6m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 34m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern3h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from York to Canterbury Cathedral? 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.

Map of how to get from York to Canterbury Cathedral.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 258.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between York, England and Canterbury Cathedral, England?

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.

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