What is the cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells?

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells?

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Royal Tunbridge Wells?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at War Memorial via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, Heathrow Terminal 5, Gatwick South Terminal and War Memorial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Royal Tunbridge Wells?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Tunbridge Wells via London Waterloo East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Royal Tunbridge Wells is 144 miles. The road distance is 135.9 miles.

How do I travel from Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells without a car?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £60 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells bus from?

Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from The Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells train from?

Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at New Canal station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells train arrive?

Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells.

Where can I stay near Royal Tunbridge Wells?

There are 697+ hotels available in Royal Tunbridge Wells.

Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Tunbridge Wellstrain London Charing Cross - Hastings / ...
4h 5m
£60–139
Drive 135.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wellscar 135.1 mi
2h 20m
£33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
7h 32m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Endless Street to Central Stationbus X7 / ...
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Portsladetrain
4. Take the bus from Churchill Square to Monson Roadbus 29 / ...
7h 35m

Shaftesbury to Royal Tunbridge Wells by bus, train, and foot

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4h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 142.9 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Royal Tunbridge Wells, England?

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Tunbridge Wells via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), London Waterloo, and London Waterloo East in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to War Memorial via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, Heathrow Terminal 5, South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick South Terminal, and War Memorial in around 7h 32m.

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