There are 4 ways to get from Tunbridge Wells to Pontypridd by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tunbridge Wells to London Charing CrossTunbridge Wells - London Charing Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentralLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 3m£55–172Bus via The Duke's Head
cheapest- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cardiff North RoadUk940
9h 15m£24–45Bus
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Station291
- Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Kingsway GDUk940
8h 5m£30–43Drive 187.6 mi
- Drive from Tunbridge Wells to Pontypridd187.6 mi
3h 14m£48–68
Tunbridge Wells to Pontypridd by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tunbridge Wells to Pontypridd is to bus via The Duke's Head which costs £23 - £45 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Tunbridge Wells to Pontypridd is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Tunbridge Wells station to Pontypridd station. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Bus Station, North Terminal Bus Station and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Tunbridge Wells to Pontypridd. However, there are services departing from Tunbridge Wells and arriving at Pontypridd via Charing Cross station, London Paddington and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Tunbridge Wells and Pontypridd is 195 miles. The road distance is 188.7 miles.
The best way to get from Tunbridge Wells to Pontypridd without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Tunbridge Wells to Pontypridd, including transfers.
Tunbridge Wells to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Railway Station.
Tunbridge Wells to Pontypridd train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Tunbridge Wells station.
The best way to get from Tunbridge Wells to Pontypridd is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Tunbridge Wells, England and Pontypridd, Wales?
You can take a train from Tunbridge Wells to Pontypridd via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Paddington station, London Paddington, and Cardiff Central in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 via Bus Station, North Terminal Bus Station, Kingsway GD, and Greyfriars Road Stop GJ in around 8h 5m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Tunbridge Wells to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–55
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Railway Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Kingsway GD
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Cardiff North Road
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Tunbridge Wells to Pontypridd bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Bus Station.
Pontypridd is 1h behind Tunbridge Wells. It is currently 12:32 AM in Tunbridge Wells and 11:32 PM in Pontypridd.
Tunbridge Wells to Pontypridd train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tunbridge Wells to Pontypridd is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Tunbridge Wells to Pontypridd.
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