Cardiff to Canterbury Trains

Cardiff to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Canterbury takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 24m
Duration: 217 mi
Distance: £114
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...

3h 39m

£98–175

Cardiff to Canterbury train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:34 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:34 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:34 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:34 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:34 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:14 AM → 8:34 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:34 AM
3h 14m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:50 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:34 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 2:34 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 3:34 PM
3h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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