First train | 04:20 | |
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Last train | 21:23 | |
Departure station | Canterbury West | |
Arrival station | Tamworth | |
Journey time | From 3h 15m | |
Distance | 150 miles (242 km) | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £55.40 | |
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Want to find out more about taking the train from Canterbury West to Tamworth? Look no further.
You'll usually find 0 trains per day running between Canterbury West and Tamworth, which usually take 4 hours 52 minutes to complete the 150 miles (242 km) journey. It can take as little as 3 hours 15 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Tamworth by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. East Midlands Railway, Southeastern or CrossCountry are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Canterbury West to Tamworth start from £55.40 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Tamworth? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
The fastest journey time by train from Canterbury West to Tamworth is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Canterbury West to Tamworth can start from as little as £55.40 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Canterbury West to Tamworth. Travelling from Canterbury West to Tamworth by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Canterbury West to Tamworth leaves at 04:20. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Canterbury West to Tamworth leaves at 21:23. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Canterbury West to Tamworth cover a distance of around 150 miles (242 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Tamworth to Canterbury West.
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