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How to get fromCardiff to Tunbridge Wellsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wellstrain train London Charing Cross - Tunbridge Wells / ...
    3h 23m
    £86–168

  2. Bus via Cardiff North Road

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk940
    7h 19m
    £25–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 201
    6h 39m
    £37–82

  4. Drive 179.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Tunbridge Wellscar car 179.3 mi
    3h 19m
    £44–64

  5. Train, 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
    7h 12m
    £91–207

  6. Train, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BRS - LCY
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Tunbridge Wellstrain train
    7h 20m
    £226–524

Cardiff to Tunbridge Wells by train and subway

Calendar191Weekly Services
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Tunbridge Wells, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Tunbridge Wells via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £30–80 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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