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Trains from Plymouth (PLY) to Canterbury West (CBW)

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16

train journeys
per day

236

miles (380 kms)

4hrs 56 mins

fastest journey

04:54 / 05:08

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

2

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Plymouth (PLY) to Canterbury West (CBW)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Plymouth and Canterbury West , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Plymouth to Canterbury West is approximately 236 miles (380 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 26 mins.

GWR, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Plymouth and Canterbury West.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Plymouth to Canterbury West. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 56 mins.

Journeys from Plymouth to Canterbury West Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    04:54
    5 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    10:30
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:55
    5 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    11:11
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:55
    5 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    12:11
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:16
    5 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    13:30
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:35
    5 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    14:11
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:15
    5 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    14:30
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:15
    5 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    15:30
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:15
    5 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    16:33
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:15
    5 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    17:32
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:15
    4 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    18:11
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:15
    5 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    19:30
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:15
    5 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    20:30
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:15
    4 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    21:11
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:50
    5 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    22:30
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:16
    5 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    23:32
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:54
    7 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    07:38
    Plymouth
    Canterbury West
    Plymouth to Canterbury West

About Plymouth Station

Station name Plymouth (PLY)
Address Plymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:25 - 20:00
Saturday 06:25 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
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 Plymouth and Canterbury West

The travel time between Plymouth and Canterbury West by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 26 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 56 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Plymouth and Canterbury West vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:54, and the last train of the day leaves at 05:08.

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Amenities on trains between Plymouth 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 Plymouth & Canterbury West. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

GWR, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Plymouth and Canterbury West.

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