The distance between Wrexham and Canterbury is around 400km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Wrexham to Canterbury by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Canterbury → Wrexham if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Euston and then to Canterbury West.
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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Canterbury West.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Canterbury.
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There are several options for getting from Wrexham to Canterbury by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).
The distance between Wrexham and Canterbury is around 400km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 340km (211 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Wrexham and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wrexham to Canterbury is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £125 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Wrexham and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Wrexham and Canterbury. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Wrexham to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chester, London Euston and St Pancras International. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
Avanti West Coast, South Eastern Trains Service, Transport for Wales and London Midland run train services between Wrexham and Canterbury. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wrexham and Canterbury. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Wrexham to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chester Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.
FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Wrexham and Canterbury. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wrexham to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Canterbury is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Canterbury. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Wrexham and Canterbury. The distance is around 400km (249 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wrexham to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 3h 35m | £125($150) | every 3 hours | 420km (261 miles) |
Train via Birmingham International | 4h 20m | £125($150) | every 3 hours | 411km (255 miles) |
Train via Birmingham International | 5h 40m | £95($115) | every 3 hours | 415km (258 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane + 2 similar | 4h 20m | £305($360) | hourly | 484km (301 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 15m | £180($215) | twice daily | 928km (577 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 55m | £220($260) | twice daily | 1,007km (626 miles) |
Bus | 7h 55m | £26($31) | once daily | 450km (280 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | £69($82) | on demand | 400km (249 miles) |
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