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Trains from Stafford (STA) to Canterbury West (CBW)

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28

train journeys
per day

171

miles (276 kms)

3hrs 17 mins

fastest journey

05:33 / 00:23

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Stafford (STA) to Canterbury West (CBW)

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On a typical weekday there are 28 scheduled rail journeys between Stafford and Canterbury West , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 28 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Stafford to Canterbury West is approximately 171 miles (276 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 56 mins.

Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Stafford and Canterbury West.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Stafford to Canterbury West. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 17 mins.

Journeys from Stafford to Canterbury West Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:33
    3 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    09:11
    Stafford
    Canterbury West
    Stafford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:22
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    09:31
    Stafford
    Canterbury West
    Stafford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:54
    3 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    10:11
    Stafford
    Canterbury West
    Stafford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:14
    3 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    10:30
    Stafford
    Canterbury West
    Stafford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:52
    3 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    11:11
    Stafford
    Canterbury West
    Stafford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:14
    3 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    11:30
    Stafford
    Canterbury West
    Stafford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:52
    3 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    12:11
    Stafford
    Canterbury West
    Stafford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:14
    3 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    12:33
    Stafford
    Canterbury West
    Stafford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:52
    3 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    13:11
    Stafford
    Canterbury West
    Stafford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:52
    3 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    14:11
    Stafford
    Canterbury West
    Stafford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:14
    3 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    14:30
    Stafford
    Canterbury West
    Stafford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:52
    3 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    15:11
    Stafford
    Canterbury West
    Stafford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:52
    3 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    16:11
    Stafford
    Canterbury West
    Stafford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:14
    3 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    16:33
    Stafford
    Canterbury West
    Stafford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:52
    3 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    17:11
    Stafford
    Canterbury West
    Stafford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:14
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    18:11
    Stafford
    Canterbury West
    Stafford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:52
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    18:41
    Stafford
    Canterbury West
    Stafford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:14
    3 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    19:30
    Stafford
    Canterbury West
    Stafford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:52
    3 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    20:13
    Stafford
    Canterbury West
    Stafford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:14
    3 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    20:30
    Stafford
    Canterbury West
    Stafford to Canterbury West

About Stafford Station

Station name Stafford (STA)
Address Stafford station, Station Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2AA
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 06:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 06:00 - 20:00
Thursday 06:00 - 20:00
Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
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 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 Stafford and Canterbury West

The travel time between Stafford and Canterbury West by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 56 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 17 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Stafford and Canterbury West vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 28 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:33, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:23.

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Amenities on trains between Stafford 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 Stafford & Canterbury West. owever, there are 28 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Southeastern are the main train operating companies running services between Stafford and Canterbury West.

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