There are 6 ways to get from London Paddington Station to Ashdown Forest by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 23 bus, train, line 29 bus
best- Take the bus from Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace to Charing Crossbus 23
- Take the train from London Charing Cross to Tunbridge Wellstrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Perrymans Lanebus 29 / ...
2h 36m£22–43Drive 42.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from London Paddington Station to Ashdown Forestcar 42.8 mi
1h 22m£11–15Train
- Take the train from London Bridge to Uckfieldtrain London Bridge - Uckfield
3h 6m£26–63Taxi
- Take the taxi from London Paddington Station to Ashdown Foresttaxi 42.8 mi
1h 22m£310–380Train, line 500 bus
- Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
- Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Old Forge Lanebus 500
2h 38m£18–53Bus, line 500 bus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
- Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Old Forge Lanebus 500
4h 31m£14–30
London Paddington Station to Ashdown Forest by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London Paddington Station to Ashdown Forest is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from London Paddington Station to Ashdown Forest is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £10 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from London Paddington Station station to Ashdown Forest. However, there are services departing from Paddington Station and arriving at Old Forge Lane via London Victoria and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from London Paddington Station to Ashdown Forest. However, there are services departing from London Paddington and arriving at Uckfield via Bond Street station and London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between London Paddington Station and Ashdown Forest is 50 miles. The road distance is 43 miles.
The best way to get from London Paddington Station to Ashdown Forest without a car is to line 23 bus and train and line 29 bus which takes 2h 36m and costs £22 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from London Paddington Station to Ashdown Forest, including transfers.
London Paddington Station to Ashdown Forest bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
London Paddington Station to Ashdown Forest train services, operated by Southern, depart from London Bridge station.
The best way to get from London Paddington Station to Ashdown Forest is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £26 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 500 bus, which costs £13 - £35 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between London Paddington Station, England and Ashdown Forest, England?
Southern operates a train from London Bridge to Uckfield hourly. Tickets cost £23–50 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paddington Station to Old Forge Lane via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 4h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Charing Cross to Tunbridge Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Uckfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–50
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Bus from Paddington Station / Eastbourne Terrace to Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/buses/
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- 01273 886200
- [email protected]
- Website
- buses.co.uk
Bus from Railway Station to Perrymans Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.buses.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Old Forge Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
Bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Old Forge Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria to South Terminal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Estimated price
- £310–380
Cabs London
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- cabslondon.com
Call London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- calllondontaxi.co.uk
ComCab London
- Phone
- +44 20 7908 0271
- Website
- comcab.com
Licenced London Taxi
- Phone
- +44 20 3633 1777
- Website
- licensedlondontaxi.co.uk
London Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- londontaxiscabs.com
One-Number Taxi
- Phone
- +44 871 871 8710
- Website
- the-london-taxi.com
Palmers Green Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3813 1432
- Website
- palmersgreentaxiscabs.co.uk
Sydenham Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- sydenhamcars.co.uk
YDriv Limited
- Phone
- +44 20 3925 5951
- Website
- ydriv.com
Freenow
- Phone
- +44 20 3929 3786
- Website
- free-now.com
Gett UK
- Phone
- +44 20 7397 4300
- Website
- gett.com
Radio Taxis London
- Phone
- +44 20 7272 2626
- Website
- google.com
Minicabs North London
- Phone
- +44 208 226 5472
- Website
- minicabsnorthlondon.co.uk
Acton Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 3527
- Website
- actontaxiscabs.co.uk
Putney Cabs Airport Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3603 5257
- Website
- putneycabsairporttransfers.co.uk
Clapham Common Taxi Rank
- Phone
- +44 800 118 2494
- Website
- cabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
London Paddington Station to Ashdown Forest bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.
London Paddington Station to Ashdown Forest train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Uckfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between London Paddington Station to Ashdown Forest is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from London Paddington Station to Ashdown Forest.
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