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It takes an average of 10h 39m to travel from Barnstaple to Canterbury by train, over a distance of around 223 miles (359 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Barnstaple to Canterbury and tickets for this journey start from £66 when you book in advance.
| First train | 09:35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:40 | |
| Departure station | Barnstaple | |
| Arrival station | Canterbury | |
| Journey time | From 7h 2m | |
| Distance | 223 miles (359 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 4 changes | |
| Price | From £66 | |
| Train operators | Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southeastern, Southern |
Take the train from Barnstaple to Canterbury in 7 hours 2 minutes
If you want to travel from Barnstaple to Canterbury by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Barnstaple to Canterbury by train to take around 10 hours 39 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 7 hours 2 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 1 train per day running on this route, which spans 223 miles (359 km). You'll have to make 4 changes along the way on your journey to Canterbury. You can travel on this route with either Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Southeastern. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Barnstaple to Canterbury start from £66.00 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.