What is the cheapest way to get from Wales to Canterbury?

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Canterbury is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wales to Canterbury?

The fastest way to get from Wales to Canterbury is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Wales Road/Lestermoor Avenue and arriving at Bus Station via Castle Street/CG22, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Kiveton Bridge and arriving at Canterbury West via Retford and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Wales to Canterbury?

The distance between Wales and Canterbury is 223 miles. The road distance is 214.4 miles.

How do I travel from Wales to Canterbury without a car?

The best way to get from Wales to Canterbury without a car is to train via Retford which takes 4h 3m and costs £75 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Wales to Canterbury?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Wales to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Canterbury bus from?

Wales to Canterbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Canterbury train from?

Wales to Canterbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.

Train or bus from Wales to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Wales to Canterbury is to train via Retford which takes 4h 3m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Wales to Canterbury bus arrive?

Wales to Canterbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Wales to Canterbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wales to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Canterbury is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Wales to Canterbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Wales to Canterbury?

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Wales to Canterbury - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Retford
best
1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 3m
£75–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange - City Centre to London Victoriabus Uk003 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
8h 41m
£33–68
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
7h 54m
£36–74
Drive 213.1 mi
1. Drive from Wales to Canterburycar 213.1 mi
3h 36m
£52–75
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Sheffield 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 Canterbury Westtrain
6h 1m
£124–409
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 48m
£121–199

Wales to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 222 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Kiveton Bridge to Canterbury West via Retford, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wales Road/Lestermoor Avenue to Bus Station via Commercial Street/CG1, Castle Street/CG22, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and London Victoria in around 7h 54m.

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