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How to get fromCardiff to Tonbridgeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Tonbridge by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Tonbridgetrain train London Charing Cross - Tunbridge Wells / ...
    2h 59m
    £78–138

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk940
    6h 56m
    £34–50

  3. Bus via London

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Blackfriars Station to Springwell Roadbus bus 788 / ...
    6h 10m

  4. Drive  177.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Tonbridgecar car 177.7 mi
    3h 10m
    £44–64

  5. Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Tonbridgetrain train
    6h 32m
    £292–1,136

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    7h 4m
    £101–241

Cardiff to Tonbridge by bus and train

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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 59m. 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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