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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tunbridge Wells to London Charing CrosstrainTunbridge Wells - London Charing Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentraltrainLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
    3h 24m
    £52–176

  2. Bus via The Duke's Head

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Kingsway GDbusUk940
    7h 19m
    £18–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus291
    2. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus201
    6h 54m
    £22–61

  4. Drive 180.3 mi

    1. Drive from Tunbridge Wells to Cardiffcar180.3 mi
    3h 10m
    £46–66

  5. Train, fly to Cardiff Airport

    1. Take the train from Tunbridge Wells to London Bridgetrain
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeLCY - CWL
    6h 51m
    £236–667

  6. Train, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Tunbridge Wells to London Bridgetrain
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeLCY - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    6h 54m
    £240–506

Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff by train and subway

Calendar199Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Tunbridge Wells, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Tunbridge Wells to Cardiff Central via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, and London Paddington in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station and North Terminal Bus Station in around 6h 54m.

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