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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Canterbury
Showing times and prices for 19 Dec
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£97
Fastest journey
3 h 33 m
Average duration
3 h 39 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
256 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Canterbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Canterbury will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
Fast trains
To travel from Bristol to Canterbury you need to make at least 2 changes.
P29610+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
P7559908:003h34
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:34Canterbury West (CBW)
£531One-way
2 changes
P22587+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P7559609:003h34
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:34Canterbury West (CBW)
£721One-way
2 changes
P22586+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P75541 · P7323808:303h49
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:19Canterbury West (CBW)
£721One-way
3 changes
P29618+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P75538 · P7323209:303h49
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)13:19Canterbury West (CBW)
£721One-way
3 changes
C75328+P22795+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P7554108:333h46
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:19Canterbury West (CBW)
£1431One-way
4 changes
C74901+P22794+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P7559908:013h33
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:34Canterbury West (CBW)
£1681One-way
3 changes
P29610+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P7559908:003h34
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:34Canterbury West (CBW)
£531One-way
2 changes
P22587+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P7559609:003h34
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:34Canterbury West (CBW)
£721One-way
2 changes
C75328+P22795+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P7554108:333h46
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:19Canterbury West (CBW)
£1431One-way
4 changes
P22586+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P75541 · P7323808:303h49
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)12:19Canterbury West (CBW)
£721One-way
3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bristol to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 256 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£88 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bristol to Canterbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Canterbury trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 18:20
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P29610+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P75599 | On time 08:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h34 | 11:34 Canterbury West (CBW) | 2 changes | |
| C74901+P22794+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P75599 | On time 08:01 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h33 | 11:34 Canterbury West (CBW) | 3 changes | |
| P22586+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P75541 · P73238 | On time 08:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h49 | 12:19 Canterbury West (CBW) | 3 changes | |
| C75328+P22795+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P75541 | On time 08:33 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h46 | 12:19 Canterbury West (CBW) | 4 changes | |
| P22587+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P75596 | On time 09:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h34 | 12:34 Canterbury West (CBW) | 2 changes | |
| P29618+Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+P75538 · P73232 | On time 09:30 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h49 | 13:19 Canterbury West (CBW) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Canterbury
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Trains from Bristol to Canterbury run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:53, the last at 21:23. The fastest train covers the 256 km distance in 3h 11m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £13
Distance 256 km |
Average train duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 11m |
First train 04:53 |
Last train 21:23 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £13
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Bristol to Canterbury trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Bristol and Canterbury from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 11m
Cheapest Price
£47
Great Western Rail frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 59m
Cheapest Price
£178
Cross Country frequency
1 a day
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 55m
Cheapest Price
£159
first_great_western frequency
23 a day
FAQs: Bristol to Canterbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Canterbury by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Canterbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
To get from Bristol to Canterbury, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Canterbury, you can explore the historic streets on a guided walking tour, enjoy a punting tour on the River Stour, and visit the Canterbury Tales attraction. Attend a performance at The Marlowe Theatre or discover the local food scene on a culinary tour. Key sights include the Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey, the Westgate Towers Museum & Viewpoint, the Canterbury Roman Museum, and Westgate Gardens.
The train journey from Bristol to Canterbury offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, featuring charming countryside landscapes, picturesque villages, and historic towns along the route.
To fully explore Canterbury's historic sites, such as Canterbury Cathedral, St. Augustine's Abbey, and the Canterbury Roman Museum, a visit of two to three days is recommended.
Booking trains from Bristol to Canterbury in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Bristol to Canterbury can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £47, while the average price tends to be around £88.
The train distance from Bristol to Canterbury is 256 km.
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Canterbury is by coach, costing approximately £13.
The train station in Bristol that goes to Canterbury is Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), and it arrives at Canterbury West (CBW).
The train journey from Bristol to Canterbury covers a distance of 256 km and takes approximately 3h 11m. Trains run 6 per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bristol to Canterbury.
The first train from Bristol to Canterbury leaves at 4:53.
Yes, you can take the train from Bristol to Canterbury.
The last train from Bristol to Canterbury departs at 21:23.
Trains from Bristol to Canterbury run approximately 6 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bristol to Canterbury.
There is no night train service from Bristol to Canterbury.
A day trip from Bristol to Canterbury is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 11m, covering a distance of 256 km. Trains run 6 times per day.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Canterbury
Bristol
Canterbury
The major train station for departures in Bristol is Bristol Temple Meads. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol Temple Meads for your trip from Bristol to Canterbury.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
Taxis
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance.
Public transport options for Bristol Temple Meads
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Located on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Clifton Down
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Whiteladies Road outside Clifton Down Shopping Centre
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to the platform
- Accessible taxis: No
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Montpelier
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Cheltenham Road
The major train station for arrivals in Canterbury is Canterbury West. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Canterbury West for your journey to Canterbury from Bristol.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 17:00 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: two within concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside platform - London end
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Canterbury West
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:20 Saturday 06:10 - 20:20 Sunday 07:30 - 19:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The Ticket Vending Machines's can only be accessed when the station building is open as they are in the booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on both platforms Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Canterbury East
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement bus stop in Station Road East, opposite the station entrance.
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