The average train between Canterbury and Wakefield takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Wakefield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Wakefield station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Canterbury to Wakefield train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Wakefield train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Wakefield Westgate station.
Book your Canterbury to Wakefield train tickets online with Southeastern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Canterbury and Wakefield is 319.2 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Wakefield Westgate via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 3h 12m.