How to travel from Wrexham to Canterbury, United Kingdom

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.

8 routes found

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 CanterburyWrexham if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to London Euston and then to Canterbury West.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train to Manchester Airport, plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Canterbury West.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £305($360)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Canterbury.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £26($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Canterbury.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance400km (249 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wrexham and Canterbury

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wrexham and Canterbury

Transport options from Wrexham to Canterbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 35m
£125($150)
every 3 hours420km (261 miles)
Train via Birmingham International4h 20m
£125($150)
every 3 hours411km (255 miles)
Train via Birmingham International5h 40m
£95($115)
every 3 hours415km (258 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane + 2 similar
4h 20m
£305($360)
hourly484km (301 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
£180($215)
twice daily928km (577 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 55m
£220($260)
twice daily1,007km (626 miles)
Bus
7h 55m
£26($31)
once daily450km (280 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
£69($82)
on demand400km (249 miles)

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Airports near Canterbury

The following major airports near Canterbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Canterbury
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Canterbury
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Canterbury