What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Tonbridge?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Tonbridge is to bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW) which costs £25 - £50 and takes 6h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Tonbridge?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Tonbridge is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £45 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Tonbridge?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Tonbridge. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Tonbridge via Paddington station and London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Tonbridge?

The distance between Cardiff and Tonbridge is 178 miles. The road distance is 178.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Tonbridge without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Tonbridge without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £45 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Tonbridge?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Cardiff to Tonbridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Tonbridge train from?

Cardiff to Tonbridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Tonbridge?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Tonbridge is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Cardiff to Tonbridge train arrive?

Cardiff to Tonbridge train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Tonbridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Tonbridge is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Cardiff to Tonbridge.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Tonbridge?

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Where can I stay near Tonbridge?

There are 577+ hotels available in Tonbridge.

Cardiff to Tonbridge - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Tonbridge by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to TonbridgeLondon Charing Cross - Tunbridge Wells / ...
2h 58m
£47–110
Bus via London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to North Terminal Bus StationUk940
6h 35m
£25–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals507 / ...
2. Take the bus from Blackfriars Station to Springwell Road788 / ...
6h 10m
Drive 177.7 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Tonbridge177.7 mi
3h 8m
£45–65
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)BRS - LGW
6h 50m
£88–238

Cardiff to Tonbridge by train and subway

193Weekly Services

2h 58mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.7 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Tonbridge, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Tonbridge via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Springwell Road via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, Victoria station, Blackfriars station, and Blackfriars Station in around 6h 10m.

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