There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick to Tenby by train, bus, or car
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Train via Swansea
best- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Tenbytrain
7h 8m£111–222Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus 201
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus 112
8h 5m£52–124Drive 245.7 mi
- Drive from Gatwick to Tenbycar 245.7 mi
4h 23m£60–86Train
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading
- Take the train from Reading to Tenbytrain London Paddington - Pembroke Dock
7h 37m£114–227Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Newport Train Stationbus Uk940
- Take the train from Cwmbran to Tenbytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Pembroke Dock / ...
9h 12m£64–119
Gatwick to Tenby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Tenby is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Tenby is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick station to Tenby. However, there are services departing from North Terminal Bus Station and arriving at Upper Park Road via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Tenby via Reading and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Gatwick and Tenby is 268 miles. The road distance is 247.2 miles.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Tenby without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 7h 8m and costs £110 - £230.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Gatwick to Tenby, including transfers.
Gatwick to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.
Gatwick to Tenby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Tenby is to train via Swansea which takes 7h 8m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Tenby, Wales?
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Tenby via Reading and Swansea in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Upper Park Road via Sophia Gardens in around 8h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £90–180
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Swansea to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cwmbran to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–80
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Newport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Gatwick to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Gatwick to Tenby train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Tenby is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Gatwick to Tenby.
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