The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW)
Cheapest price
$182
Average price
$182
Fastest journey
2 h 52 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
201 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) will cost around $182 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $182.
It's difficult to get from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) without transferring at least 3 times.










Live departures
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:53 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h03 | 7:56 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 5:23 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h19 | 8:42 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 4 transfers | |
![]() | 5:47 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h25 | 9:12 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 6:08 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h04 | 9:12 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 4 transfers | |
![]() | 6:30 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 3h10 | 9:40 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 3 transfers |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW)
Distance 124 miles (201 km) |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 14:00 |
Last train 14:00 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) start from as low as $45 (€37) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $45 (€37) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Tunbridge Wells (TBW) from $45 (€37). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tunbridge Wells (TBW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW)
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 21:40 Saturday 06:30 - 20:40 Sunday 07:45 - 21:55 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London via the main entrance. Step free access to platform 2 via the lift from Mount Pleasant Road entrance for services towards Hastings. Step free interchange between platforms via steep path approximately 200 metres. Step access between platforms via the station footbridge.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 01:45 Saturday - Sunday 05:00 - 02:15 Saturday - Sunday 06:30 - 00:30 Assistance is available from this station from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: There are toilets on Platform 1 and platform 2.- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: On Platform 1 and Platform 2.- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on both platforms Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: car park, Platform 1& outside station
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside of platform 1
