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Trains from St Helens Junction (SHJ) to Canterbury West (CBW)

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24

train journeys
per day

217

miles (350 kms)

4hrs 13 mins

fastest journey

00:08 / 00:05

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

7

operators run

11

routes

Trains from St Helens Junction (SHJ) to Canterbury West (CBW)

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On a typical weekday there are 24 scheduled rail journeys between St Helens Junction and Canterbury West , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 24 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from St Helens Junction to Canterbury West is approximately 217 miles (350 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 10 mins.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Southeastern, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between St Helens Junction and Canterbury West.

There are 11 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being St Helens Junction to Canterbury West. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 13 mins.

Journeys from St Helens Junction to Canterbury West Today

  • Mon 13th May
    00:08
    9 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    09:31
    St Helens Junction
    Canterbury West
    St Helens Junction to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    05:53
    4 hrs 37 mins 4 changes
    10:30
    St Helens Junction
    Canterbury West
    St Helens Junction to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    06:28
    4 hrs 43 mins 4 changes
    11:11
    St Helens Junction
    Canterbury West
    St Helens Junction to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    07:28
    4 hrs 43 mins 4 changes
    12:11
    St Helens Junction
    Canterbury West
    St Helens Junction to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    07:57
    4 hrs 36 mins 4 changes
    12:33
    St Helens Junction
    Canterbury West
    St Helens Junction to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    08:30
    4 hrs 41 mins 4 changes
    13:11
    St Helens Junction
    Canterbury West
    St Helens Junction to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    09:28
    4 hrs 43 mins 4 changes
    14:11
    St Helens Junction
    Canterbury West
    St Helens Junction to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    10:28
    4 hrs 43 mins 4 changes
    15:11
    St Helens Junction
    Canterbury West
    St Helens Junction to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    11:28
    4 hrs 43 mins 4 changes
    16:11
    St Helens Junction
    Canterbury West
    St Helens Junction to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    12:28
    4 hrs 43 mins 4 changes
    17:11
    St Helens Junction
    Canterbury West
    St Helens Junction to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    13:28
    4 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    18:11
    St Helens Junction
    Canterbury West
    St Helens Junction to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    14:28
    4 hrs 13 mins 4 changes
    18:41
    St Helens Junction
    Canterbury West
    St Helens Junction to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    15:28
    4 hrs 45 mins 4 changes
    20:13
    St Helens Junction
    Canterbury West
    St Helens Junction to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    16:28
    4 hrs 43 mins 4 changes
    21:11
    St Helens Junction
    Canterbury West
    St Helens Junction to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    17:28
    4 hrs 43 mins 4 changes
    22:11
    St Helens Junction
    Canterbury West
    St Helens Junction to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    17:56
    5 hrs 15 mins 4 changes
    23:11
    St Helens Junction
    Canterbury West
    St Helens Junction to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    18:28
    5 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    23:32
    St Helens Junction
    Canterbury West
    St Helens Junction to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    19:01
    5 hrs 36 mins 4 changes
    00:37
    St Helens Junction
    Canterbury West
    St Helens Junction to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    19:28
    5 hrs 35 mins 4 changes
    01:03
    St Helens Junction
    Canterbury West
    St Helens Junction to Canterbury West
  • Mon 13th May
    20:24
    11 hrs 14 mins 4 changes
    07:38
    St Helens Junction
    Canterbury West
    St Helens Junction to Canterbury West

About St Helens Junction Station

Station name St Helens Junction (SHJ)
Address St Helens Junction station, Station Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 3LA
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:05 - 23:50
Tuesday 06:05 - 23:50
Wednesday 06:05 - 23:50
Thursday 06:05 - 23:50
Friday 06:05 - 23:50
Saturday 06:05 - 23:50
Sunday 08:20 - 23:35
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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 St Helens Junction and Canterbury West

The travel time between St Helens Junction and Canterbury West by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 10 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 13 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between St Helens Junction and Canterbury West vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 24 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:08, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:05.

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

Amenities on trains between St Helens Junction 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 St Helens Junction & Canterbury West. owever, there are 24 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Southeastern, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between St Helens Junction and Canterbury West.

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