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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Canterbury West (CBW)

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20

train journeys
per day

367

miles (590 kms)

6hrs

fastest journey

05:40 / 07:45

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Canterbury West (CBW)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Edinburgh Waverley and Canterbury West , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Edinburgh Waverley to Canterbury West is approximately 367 miles (590 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 54 mins.

Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Southeastern, CrossCountry, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Canterbury West.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Edinburgh Waverley to Canterbury West. The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs.

Journeys from Edinburgh Waverley to Canterbury West Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:40
    5 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    11:30
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Canterbury West
    Edinburgh Waverley to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:26
    6 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    12:30
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Canterbury West
    Edinburgh Waverley to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:30
    6 hrs 2 changes
    13:30
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Canterbury West
    Edinburgh Waverley to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:30
    6 hrs 2 changes
    14:30
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Canterbury West
    Edinburgh Waverley to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:30
    6 hrs 2 changes
    15:30
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Canterbury West
    Edinburgh Waverley to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:00
    6 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    16:30
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Canterbury West
    Edinburgh Waverley to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:03
    6 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    16:30
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Canterbury West
    Edinburgh Waverley to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:24
    6 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    17:30
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Canterbury West
    Edinburgh Waverley to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:00
    6 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    18:30
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Canterbury West
    Edinburgh Waverley to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:07
    6 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    18:30
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Canterbury West
    Edinburgh Waverley to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:30
    6 hrs 2 changes
    19:30
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Canterbury West
    Edinburgh Waverley to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:30
    6 hrs 2 changes
    20:30
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Canterbury West
    Edinburgh Waverley to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:30
    6 hrs 2 changes
    21:30
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Canterbury West
    Edinburgh Waverley to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:30
    6 hrs 2 changes
    22:30
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Canterbury West
    Edinburgh Waverley to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:00
    6 hrs 13 mins 3 changes
    23:13
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Canterbury West
    Edinburgh Waverley to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:30
    6 hrs 2 changes
    23:30
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Canterbury West
    Edinburgh Waverley to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:30
    6 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    01:27
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Canterbury West
    Edinburgh Waverley to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:58
    11 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    07:38
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Canterbury West
    Edinburgh Waverley to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    21:00
    11 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    08:30
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Canterbury West
    Edinburgh Waverley to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:25
    10 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    09:31
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Canterbury West
    Edinburgh Waverley to Canterbury West

About Edinburgh Waverley Station

Station name Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Address Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 22:00
Saturday 06:00 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Canterbury West Station

Station name Canterbury West (CBW)
Address Canterbury West station, Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 19:30
Saturday 06:15 - 19:30
Sunday 08:30 - 17:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Canterbury West

The travel time between Edinburgh Waverley and Canterbury West by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 54 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Canterbury West vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 20 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 07:45.

First class tickets on trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Canterbury West typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Canterbury West can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Edinburgh Waverley & Canterbury West. owever, there are 20 possible journeys which require a change.

Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Southeastern, CrossCountry, Lumo, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Canterbury West.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Canterbury West, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.