There are 6 ways to get from Wells to Canterbury by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Castle Cary to London Paddingtontrain Exeter St Davids - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 54m£142–223Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
8h£31–51Line 376 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from New Street to Bus Stationbus 374 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
6h 35m£60–97Drive 183.8 mi
- Drive from Wells to Canterburycar 183.8 mi
3h 15m£47–67Line 174 bus, train
- Take the bus from The Bishop's Palace to Bus Stationbus 174
- Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
5h 13m£80–150Bus, train
- Take the bus from The Liberty to Bus Stationbus 174
- Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury Westtrain
6h 11m£80–150
Wells to Canterbury by bus, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wells to Canterbury is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Wells to Canterbury is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Wells to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Wells to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Canterbury West via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Wells and Canterbury is 201 miles. The road distance is 184.9 miles.
The best way to get from Wells to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £140 - £230.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Wells to Canterbury, including transfers.
Wells to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Wells to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.
The best way to get from Wells to Canterbury is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £140 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Wells, England and Canterbury, England?
You can take a vehicle from Wells to Canterbury West via Castle Cary, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Bus Station via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 8h.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Castle Cary to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Charing Cross to Canterbury West
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from New Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from The Bishop's Palace to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from The Liberty to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Wells to Canterbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Wells to Canterbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wells to Canterbury is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Wells to Canterbury.
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