It takes an average of 15h 12m to travel from Sunderland to Canterbury West by train, over a distance of around 270 miles (435 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from Sunderland to Canterbury West and tickets for this journey start from £67.50 when you book in advance.
First train | 18:07 | |
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Last train | 18:30 | |
Departure station | Sunderland | |
Arrival station | Canterbury West | |
Journey time | From 15h 0m | |
Distance | 270 miles (435 km) | |
Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
Changes | 3 changes | |
Price | From £67.50 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern |
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The train from Sunderland to Canterbury West usually takes 15 hours 12 minutes on average to travel 270 miles (435 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 15 hours. You can expect to find 2 trains per day running on this popular route. You'll need to make 3 changes during the journey to Canterbury West, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. During your journey, you're likely to be travelling with East Midlands Railway, Southeastern or TransPennine Express, as these are the main train operators on this route.
You can save money on train tickets from Sunderland to Canterbury West if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from £67.50. You can also travel Off-Peak – tickets are usually cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends – or get a Railcard and save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
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The average journey time by train between Sunderland and Canterbury West is 15 hours and 12 minutes, with around 2 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Sunderland to Canterbury West is 15 hours and 0 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Sunderland to Canterbury West can start from as little as £67.50 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Sunderland to Canterbury West. Travelling from Sunderland to Canterbury West by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.
The first train from Sunderland to Canterbury West leaves at 18:07. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Sunderland to Canterbury West leaves at 18:30. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Sunderland to Canterbury West cover a distance of around 270 miles (435 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Canterbury West to Sunderland.
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