There are 6 ways to get from Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tunbridge Wells to London Charing Crosstrain Tunbridge Wells - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 32m£80–160Bus via Whitehall
cheapest- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940
7h 56m£22–38Bus
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 291
- Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201
6h 54mDrive 180.3 mi
- Drive from Tunbridge Wells to Cardiffcar 180.3 mi
3h 12m£44–64Train, fly to Bristol Airport
- Take the train from Tunbridge Wells to London Bridgetrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 48m£230–515Train, fly to Cardiff Airport
- Take the train from Tunbridge Wells to London Bridgetrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
7h 53m£299–1,056
London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff is to bus via Whitehall which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Tunbridge Wells station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus Station and North Terminal Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Tunbridge Wells and arriving at Cardiff Central via Charing Cross station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Tunbridge Wells and Cardiff is 182 miles. The road distance is 181.3 miles.
The best way to get from Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £75 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff, including transfers.
Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Railway Station.
Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Tunbridge Wells station.
The best way to get from Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Tunbridge Wells, England and Cardiff, Wales?
You can take a train from Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff Central via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station and North Terminal Bus Station in around 6h 54m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–290
Flights from London City Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £80–450
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Tunbridge Wells to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Tunbridge Wells to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Tunbridge Wells to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Railway Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Metrobus
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More Questions & Answers
Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Bus Station.
Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff.
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