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How to get fromCanterbury to Wakefieldby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Canterbury to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    3h 11m
    £97–157

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    8h 41m
    £37–74

  3. Drive 237.7 mi

    1. Drive from Canterbury to Wakefieldcar car 237.7 mi
    4h 5m
    £58–84

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    5h 24m
    £121–388

  5. Train via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    4h 32m
    £126–222

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane LCY - LBA
    7h 10m
    £281–730

Canterbury to Wakefield by train

Calendar144Weekly Trains
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Wakefield, England?

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Wakefield Westgate via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 8h 41m.

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