What is the cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Dover?

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Dover is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wakefield to Dover?

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Dover is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £85 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Dover. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Dover Priory via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Dover?

The distance between Wakefield and Dover is 254 miles. The road distance is 253.4 miles.

How do I travel from Wakefield to Dover without a car?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Dover without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £85 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Wakefield to Dover?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Wakefield to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Dover train from?

Wakefield to Dover train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Where does the Wakefield to Dover train arrive?

Wakefield to Dover train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Dover is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Wakefield to Dover.

How do I get a train ticket from Wakefield to Dover?

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Where can I stay near Dover?

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Wakefield to Dover - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
3h 46m
£90–152
Drive 251.9 mi
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1. Drive from Wakefield to Dovercar 251.9 mi
4h 20m
£63–91
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5h 50m
£123–363
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
4h 47m
£124–198
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LBA - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Dover Priorytrain
7h 26m
£302–676
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 58m
£153–437

Wakefield to Dover by train

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Distance: 252.2 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Dover Priory via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 46m.

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