There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Tunbridge Wells by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Poole to London WaterlooWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo East to Tunbridge WellsLondon Charing Cross - Tunbridge Wells / ...
3h 18m£33–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Station025 / ...
5h 41m£22–63Drive 128 mi
- Drive from Poole to Tunbridge Wells128 mi
2h 31m£32–46Bus, train
- Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Southampton Central Station
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Portslade
- Take the bus from Brighton University to Railway Station29 / ...
5h 54m£36–43
Poole to Tunbridge Wells by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Tunbridge Wells is to bus and train which costs £35 - £45 and takes 5h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Tunbridge Wells is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Tunbridge Wells station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Railway Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, Gatwick South Terminal and War Memorial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Tunbridge Wells. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Tunbridge Wells via London Waterloo East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Poole and Tunbridge Wells is 147 miles. The road distance is 128.8 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Tunbridge Wells without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £30 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Poole to Tunbridge Wells, including transfers.
Poole to Tunbridge Wells bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Tunbridge Wells train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Tunbridge Wells is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £65 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Tunbridge Wells, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Tunbridge Wells via London Waterloo and London Waterloo East in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Railway Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, South Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick South Terminal, and War Memorial in around 5h 41m.
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- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–80
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Waterloo East to Tunbridge Wells
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to Portslade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–24
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Seldown Coach Station to Southampton Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- info@oxfordbus.co.uk
- Website
- oxfordbus.co.uk
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01273 886200
- info@buses.co.uk
- Website
- buses.co.uk
Bus from Brighton University to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–6
- Website
- https://www.buses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Poole to Tunbridge Wells bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Tunbridge Wells is 1h ahead of Poole. It is currently 7:35 AM in Poole and 8:35 AM in Tunbridge Wells.
Poole to Tunbridge Wells train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Tunbridge Wells is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Poole to Tunbridge Wells.
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