What is the cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Kent?

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Kent is to bus and train which costs £30 - £100 and takes 6h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Wakefield to Kent?

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Kent is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £230.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Kent. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Lenham via London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Kent?

The distance between Wakefield and Kent is 243 miles. The road distance is 224.4 miles.

How do I travel from Wakefield to Kent without a car?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Kent without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Wakefield to Kent?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Wakefield to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Kent train from?

Wakefield to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Where does the Wakefield to Kent train arrive?

Wakefield to Kent train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Kent is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Wakefield to Kent.

How do I get a train ticket from Wakefield to Kent?

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Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1076+ hotels available in Kent.

Wakefield to Kent - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Wakefield to Kent by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 33m
£43–223
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus Uk001 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
6h 37m
£30–97
Drive 223.1 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Kentcar 223.1 mi
3h 48m
£55–79
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 55m
£92–287
Train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
3h 58m
£30–227

Wakefield to Kent by train

189Weekly Trains

3h 33mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241.2 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Wakefield, England and Kent, England?

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Lenham via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 3h 33m.

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