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How to get fromExeter to Tunbridge Wellsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Tunbridge Wells by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Tunbridge Wellstrain train London Charing Cross - Tunbridge Wells / ...
    3h 40m
    £92–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Coach Stationbus bus Lgw
    6h 52m
    £34–56

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus bus Uk045 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Tunbridge Wellstrain train London Charing Cross - Tunbridge Wells / ...
    6h 33m
    £40–96

  4. Drive  199.6 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Tunbridge Wellscar car 199.6 mi
    3h 29m
    £50–71

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EXT - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Tunbridge Wellstrain train
    6h 42m
    £222–449

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Tunbridge Wellstrain train London Charing Cross - Hastings / ...
    4h 33m
    £80–159

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    5h 31m
    £100–288

  8. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Tunbridge Wellstrain train
    8h 28m
    £260–637

  9. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EXT - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Tunbridge Wellstrain train
    7h 29m
    £186–383

Exeter to Tunbridge Wells by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Tunbridge Wells via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Railway Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, South Terminal Coach Station, Gatwick South Terminal, and War Memorial in around 6h 52m.

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