There are 5 ways to get from Maidstone to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or plane
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 Strood to London St Pancras Intltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 33m£77–124Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus 814
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
7h 9m£32–48Drive 215.8 mi
- Drive from Maidstone to Wakefieldcar 215.8 mi
3h 45m£55–79Train, fly
- Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
5h 45m£101–347Train via Sheffield
- Take the train from Strood to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
4h 51m£99–165
Maidstone to Wakefield by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Wakefield is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Wakefield is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £75 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via London Victoria and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Maidstone West and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Strood and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Maidstone and Wakefield is 220 miles. The road distance is 217 miles.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Maidstone to Wakefield, including transfers.
Maidstone to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.
Maidstone to Wakefield train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Wakefield is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Wakefield, England?
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Wakefield Westgate via Strood, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Wakefield Bus Station via London Victoria and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 9m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–240
Train from Strood to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Maidstone East to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Strood to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Strood to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £21
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Strood to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £21
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Sheffield to Wakefield Kirkgate
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Wakefield Kirkgate
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from King Street to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Maidstone to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.
Maidstone to Wakefield train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Wakefield is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Maidstone to Wakefield.
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