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How to get fromCardiff to Tonbridgeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Tonbridge by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Tonbridgetrain train London Charing Cross - Tunbridge Wells / ...
    2h 56m
    £83–160

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus bus Uk940
    6h 45m
    £33–55

  3. Drive 177.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Tonbridgecar car 177.7 mi
    3h 10m
    £43–63

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    6h 45m
    £79–200

  5. Bus via War Memorial

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 201
    7h 9m
    £39–88

  6. Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Tonbridgetrain train
    7h 18m
    £282–1,040

Cardiff to Tonbridge by train and subway

Calendar191Weekly Services
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Tonbridge, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Tonbridge via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport North Terminal hourly. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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