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Outbound fromCardiff Central to Canterbury by train
It takes an average of 10h 57m to travel from Cardiff Central to Canterbury by train, over a distance of around 184 miles (296 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Cardiff Central to Canterbury and tickets for this journey start from £68 when you book in advance.
| First train | 08:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:47 | |
| Departure station | Cardiff Central | |
| Arrival station | Canterbury | |
| Journey time | From 5h 18m | |
| Distance | 184 miles (296 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 4 changes | |
| Price | From £68 | |
| Train operators | Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern |
Travelling from Cardiff Central to Canterbury by train
Looking to travel from Cardiff Central to Canterbury by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 10 hours 57 minutes to travel from Cardiff Central to Canterbury by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 5 hours 18 minutes though. You'll usually find 1 train per day running along the 184 miles (296 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 4 changes during the journey to Canterbury, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Southeastern to get to Canterbury. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Cardiff Central to Canterbury in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £68.00.
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Cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Canterbury
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Cardiff Central to Canterbury is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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