What is the cheapest way to get from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 5h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Tunbridge Wells and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Tunbridge Wells station to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Bournemouth Station via War Memorial, Gatwick Airport South Terminal and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Tunbridge Wells and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Tunbridge Wells and arriving at Bournemouth via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth?

The distance between Tunbridge Wells and Bournemouth is 142 miles. The road distance is 126.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth bus from?

Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth train from?

Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Tunbridge Wells station.

Train or bus from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth train arrive?

Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Waterloo East station.

Can I drive from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tunbridge Wells to London Waterloo Easttrain Hastings - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 9m
£58–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus Uk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
5h 25m
£17–34
Drive 126.1 mi
1. Drive from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouthcar 126.1 mi
2h 15m
£32–46
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 29 / ...
2. Take the train from Hove to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
5h
£46–81

Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth by train and foot

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3h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 140.9 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Tunbridge Wells, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Tunbridge Wells to Bournemouth via London Waterloo East and London Waterloo in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Bournemouth Station via War Memorial, Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 25m.

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