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Trains from Birmingham to Canterbury

While there's no direct route, you can enjoy a journey that takes approximately 3 hours with transfers at Euston station and London St Pancras Intl. 🌍 Explore the diverse landscapes as you cover the 296 km distance between these two beautiful cities. 🎫 Ticket prices for Birmingham to Canterbury trains vary, starting from £79 and going up to £178.

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  • The train services from Birmingham to Canterbury are provided by Avanti West Coast and South Eastern Trains Service. There are no direct trains available, and the journey involves transfers at Euston station and London St Pancras Intl. The total travel time is approximately 3 hours and 1 minute. Tickets for this route range from £80 to £180, depending on the class and availability.
  • The fastest train option from Birmingham to Canterbury takes approximately 2 hours and 43 minutes. This route includes a transfer at London Euston and then onwards towards Margate before arriving at Canterbury West. The service is operated by Avanti West Coast and South Eastern Trains Service, with a total of 2 transfers during the journey.
  • Trains departing from Birmingham to Canterbury are operated by Avanti West Coast and depart from Birmingham New Street station. Birmingham New Street station is a major railway hub in the city center of Birmingham and offers connections to various destinations across the UK. Passengers can board the train at Birmingham New Street and begin their journey towards Canterbury West, with transfers at Euston station and London St Pancras Intl along the route.
  • There are multiple train routes available between Birmingham and Canterbury each with varying numbers of transfers. The routes described include a range of two to three transfers to reach the final destination at Canterbury West station. Passengers can choose from different options based on transfer preferences and travel times, with routes varying in duration from 2 hours 43 minutes to 3 hours 49 minutes.
  • The train services from Birmingham to Canterbury operated by South Eastern Trains Service, arrive at Canterbury West station. This station serves as the final destination for passengers traveling on this route. Canterbury West station provides convenient access to the city center and various attractions in Canterbury, making it a convenient arrival point for visitors to the area.
  • The first train of the day from Birmingham to Canterbury typically departs in the early morning hours, allowing passengers to start their journey early. The last train of the day usually leaves Birmingham in the late evening, providing travelers with a flexible schedule for their trip to Canterbury. Passengers should check the specific timetables for the most up-to-date information on train schedules and departure times.
  • There are no direct train trips available between Birmingham and Canterbury. Passengers traveling this route will need to transfer at Euston station and London St Pancras Intl, which adds approximately 3 hours and 1 minute to the journey. Both Avanti West Coast and South Eastern Trains Service operate the train services for this route with transfers involved during the trip.
  • There is no direct train available between Birmingham and Canterbury. Passengers traveling this route will need to take a route that includes transfers at Euston station and London St Pancras Intl. The total journey duration, including transfers, is approximately 3 hours and 1 minute. Both Avanti West Coast and South Eastern Trains Service operate the train services for this route with the specified transfers.
  • The cost of a train ticket from Birmingham to Canterbury ranges from £80 to £180. The price may vary depending on factors such as class of travel, booking time, and availability. Passengers are advised to check with the train operators for the most up-to-date ticket prices prior to booking their journey.

Will you be returning to Birmingham by train?

If you are looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Canterbury to Birmingham

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