There are 6 ways to get from Wells to Canterbury by train, bus, or car
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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 52m£116–206Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk041 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
7h 56m£28–58Bus via London
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
7h 23m£38–93Drive 183.8 mi
- Drive from Wells to Canterburycar 183.8 mi
3h 14m£45–65Line 171 bus, train
- Take the bus from New Street to Bus Stationbus 173 / ...
- Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
4h 56m£85–170Bus, 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 5m£85–171
Wells to Canterbury by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wells to Canterbury is to bus which costs £27 - £60 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Wells to Canterbury is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £65.
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 7h 23m.
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 52m.
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 52m and costs £110 - £210.
It takes approximately 3h 52m 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 52m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 23m.
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 52m. 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 7h 23m.
- 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
- £50–95
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- 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
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
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 14m to drive from Wells to Canterbury.
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