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How to get fromCardiff Airport (CWL) to Kentby plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kent by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to London City Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    5h 43m
    £303–703

  2. Line 304 bus, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Customhouse Street JWbus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    8h 19m
    £46–83

  3. Line 304 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    5h 51m
    £97–198

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Kentrideshare rideshare 205.3 mi
    3h 44m

  5. Drive 205.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kentcar car 205.3 mi
    3h 44m
    £50–73

  6. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CWL - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train
    5h 49m
    £107–228

  7. Fly to London Southend Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane plane CWL - SEN
    2. Take the train from Southend Airport to Stratford (London)train train
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    11h 23m
    £103–318

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kent by bus, foot, and train

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Kent, England?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kent. However, you can fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Stratford International DLR Station, walk to Stratford International, take the train to Ashford International, then take the train to Lenham. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Lenham via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1, Cardiff Central, London Paddington, Paddington station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 5h 51m.

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