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Trains from Chester (CTR) to Canterbury West (CBW)

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19

train journeys
per day

213

miles (343 kms)

3hrs 39 mins

fastest journey

04:46 / 00:30

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Chester (CTR) to Canterbury West (CBW)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Chester and Canterbury West , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Chester to Canterbury West is approximately 213 miles (343 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 12 mins.

Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Chester and Canterbury West.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Chester to Canterbury West. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 39 mins.

Journeys from Chester to Canterbury West Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:46
    4 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    09:31
    Chester
    Canterbury West
    Chester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:49
    4 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    10:30
    Chester
    Canterbury West
    Chester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:32
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    11:30
    Chester
    Canterbury West
    Chester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:32
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    12:33
    Chester
    Canterbury West
    Chester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:20
    4 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    13:30
    Chester
    Canterbury West
    Chester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:32
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    14:30
    Chester
    Canterbury West
    Chester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:55
    4 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    15:30
    Chester
    Canterbury West
    Chester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:32
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    16:33
    Chester
    Canterbury West
    Chester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:55
    4 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    17:32
    Chester
    Canterbury West
    Chester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:32
    3 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    18:11
    Chester
    Canterbury West
    Chester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:55
    3 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    18:41
    Chester
    Canterbury West
    Chester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:32
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    19:30
    Chester
    Canterbury West
    Chester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:32
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    20:30
    Chester
    Canterbury West
    Chester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:32
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    21:30
    Chester
    Canterbury West
    Chester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:56
    4 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    22:30
    Chester
    Canterbury West
    Chester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:54
    4 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    23:32
    Chester
    Canterbury West
    Chester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    21:34
    10 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    07:38
    Chester
    Canterbury West
    Chester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    23:01
    10 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    09:31
    Chester
    Canterbury West
    Chester to Canterbury West
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    23:30
    11 hrs 3 changes
    10:30
    Chester
    Canterbury West
    Chester to Canterbury West

About Chester Station

Station name Chester (CTR)
Address Chester Station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 22:30
Saturday 07:00 - 22:30
Sunday 08:00 - 22:30
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 Unavailable
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 Chester and Canterbury West

The travel time between Chester and Canterbury West by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 12 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 39 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Chester and Canterbury West vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:46, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:30.

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Amenities on trains between Chester 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 Chester & Canterbury West. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Chester and Canterbury West.

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