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Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery
Main local museum covering archaeology, social history, costume, and Tunbridge ware. The best place to understand the town and wider borough.
Cheapest price on Sep 23
$12
Average ticket price on Sep 23
$20
Fastest journey on Sep 23
38 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
39 m
Trains on Sep 23
84
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Royal Tunbridge Wells is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Royal Tunbridge Wells will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
On Wed, Sep 23, we found 84 trains from London to Royal Tunbridge Wells, including 84 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 23 the direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 38 m .
On Wed, Sep 23 the slowest trains will take 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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P85481Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Royal Tunbridge Wells among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 38m faster (48m by train vs 1h 26m by car) and roughly $14 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($20 vs $34). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Southeastern.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for London to Royal Tunbridge Wells trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P85410 | 6:06 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h49 | 6:55 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85410 | 6:06 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h45 | 6:51 AM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85415 | 6:50 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h52 | 7:42 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85415 | 6:50 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h48 | 7:38 AM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87638 | 7:04 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h52 | 7:56 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87638 | 7:04 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h48 | 7:52 AM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85420 | 7:24 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h44 | 8:08 AM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85420 | 7:24 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h49 | 8:13 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87646 | 7:36 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h47 | 8:23 AM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87646 | 7:36 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h52 | 8:28 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85425 | 7:54 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h49 | 8:43 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85425 | 7:54 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h43 | 8:37 AM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87648 | 8:04 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h52 | 8:56 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87648 | 8:04 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h47 | 8:51 AM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85432 | 8:24 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h48 | 9:12 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85432 | 8:24 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h43 | 9:07 AM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87650 | 8:36 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h48 | 9:24 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87650 | 8:36 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h42 | 9:18 AM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85437 | 8:55 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h47 | 9:42 AM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85437 | 8:55 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h51 | 9:46 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87652 | 9:06 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h52 | 9:58 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87652 | 9:06 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h47 | 9:53 AM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85443 | 9:24 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h45 | 10:09 AM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85443 | 9:24 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h51 | 10:15 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87654 | 9:36 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h48 | 10:24 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87654 | 9:36 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h42 | 10:18 AM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85449 | 9:53 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h43 | 10:36 AM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85449 | 9:53 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h47 | 10:40 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87656 | 10:06 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h42 | 10:48 AM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87656 | 10:06 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h47 | 10:53 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85454 | 10:24 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h45 | 11:09 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85454 | 10:24 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h40 | 11:04 AM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85459 | 10:54 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h46 | 11:40 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85459 | 10:54 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h42 | 11:36 AM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85464 | 11:24 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h40 | 12:04 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85464 | 11:24 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h44 | 12:08 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85470 | 11:54 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h46 | 12:40 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85470 | 11:54 AM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h42 | 12:36 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85475 | 12:24 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h44 | 1:08 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85475 | 12:24 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h40 | 1:04 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85478 | 12:54 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h42 | 1:36 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85478 | 12:54 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h46 | 1:40 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85481 | 1:24 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h40 | 2:04 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85481 | 1:24 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h44 | 2:08 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85484 | 1:54 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h46 | 2:40 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85484 | 1:54 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h42 | 2:36 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85487 | 2:24 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h40 | 3:04 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85487 | 2:24 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h45 | 3:09 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85490 | 2:54 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h46 | 3:40 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85490 | 2:54 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h42 | 3:36 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87637 | 3:06 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h47 | 3:53 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87637 | 3:06 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h42 | 3:48 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85493 | 3:24 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h40 | 4:04 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85493 | 3:24 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h44 | 4:08 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87639 | 3:36 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h49 | 4:25 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87639 | 3:36 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h44 | 4:20 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85496 | 3:54 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h44 | 4:38 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85496 | 3:54 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h40 | 4:34 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87640 | 4:06 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h47 | 4:53 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87640 | 4:06 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h42 | 4:48 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85499 | 4:24 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h42 | 5:06 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85499 | 4:24 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h38 | 5:02 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87641 | 4:36 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h42 | 5:18 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87641 | 4:36 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h47 | 5:23 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85399 | 4:54 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h45 | 5:39 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85399 | 4:54 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h41 | 5:35 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87642 | 5:06 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h43 | 5:49 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87642 | 5:06 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h48 | 5:54 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85611 | 5:20 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h38 | 5:58 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85611 | 5:20 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h42 | 6:02 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85404 | 5:24 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h40 | 6:04 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85404 | 5:24 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h45 | 6:09 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87643 | 5:36 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h50 | 6:26 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87643 | 5:36 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0h45 | 6:21 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from London to Royal Tunbridge Wells run on average 19 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 if you book in advance.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 37m.
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Discover the best of Royal Tunbridge Wells — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Royal Tunbridge Wells trip today.
Main local museum covering archaeology, social history, costume, and Tunbridge ware. The best place to understand the town and wider borough.
Independent gallery in a former chapel showing contemporary art and craft by regional and national artists. A respected stop for modern visual culture.
Exhibition spaces within the town’s cultural hub presenting changing displays on art, local history, and archives. Useful for current programming.
Historic promenade and shopping area famous for colonnades, events, and spa-town atmosphere. Ideal for strolling and soaking up local character.
Sweeping historic common with sandstone outcrops, open views, and walking paths. It offers the town’s most distinctive landscape and outdoor experience.
Dramatic sandstone rock formation on the common, popular for short walks and views. It is one of the town’s best-known natural landmarks.
A flaky shortcrust tart filled with local cherries. Linked to Kent, the Garden of England, and traditionally enjoyed in summer when county cherries are in season.
Soft round sponge cakes split and filled with whipped cream and seasonal strawberries. A classic tea-room treat in Kent and Sussex, popular around Tunbridge Wells.
A rich yeasted tea bread with dried fruit and spices, baked across Kent. It is a traditional regional bake often served sliced with butter at afternoon tea.
Refined modern British tasting menus in an elegant townhouse setting. One of the town's best-known destination restaurants for special occasions.
Established independent bistro with European and British cooking, good wine, and a relaxed neighbourhood feel near the town centre.
Smart modern restaurant and bar serving seasonal British dishes, cocktails, and weekend brunch in a lively central Tunbridge Wells setting.
Moderate for southeast England: hotels and dining are pricier than many UK towns, but rail links and everyday food remain manageable for most visitors.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafes: rounding up is fine. Taxis: round up or add about 10% for good service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Royal Tunbridge Wells trains use the London Bridge to Tunbridge Wells station pair, with some services arriving at High Brooms. Use this guide to compare London and Royal Tunbridge Wells train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Bridge is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Bridge has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Bridge.
Wi-Fi is available at London Bridge. ATMs are available at London Bridge.
Ticket office support is available at London Bridge. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Bridge: Parking, WC.
Available at London Bridge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Bridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All platforms can be accessed by lift, Accessible taxis: Taxis with ramps. There is usually one available on the rank, but if not one can be ordered through taxi drivers or by phoning Computer Cabs and specifying a taxi equipped to take wheelchairs. Tel 020 7432 1404, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 04:00 - 00:45 Sunday 06:00 - 00:45, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Charing Cross has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Charing Cross.
ATMs are available at London Charing Cross.
Ticket office support is available at London Charing Cross. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Charing Cross: Parking, WC.
Available at London Charing Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Charing Cross: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Yes, the station is all on one level and all platforms are reachable by disabled passengers, Accessible public telephones: On the central passage in the main concourse, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located outside the front of the station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: On the concourse in front of the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Tunbridge Wells has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Tunbridge Wells.
ATMs are available at Tunbridge Wells.
Ticket office support is available at Tunbridge Wells. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tunbridge Wells: Parking, WC.
Available at Tunbridge Wells: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tunbridge Wells: 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.
High Brooms is 2 km from Royal Tunbridge Wells city centre. Public transport options include:
High Brooms has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at High Brooms.
Ticket office support is available at High Brooms. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at High Brooms: Parking.
Available at High Brooms: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at High Brooms: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B3. 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 side entrance.There is no step free access to Platform 2. Step only access to platform 2 for services away from London. No step free interchange between platforms, 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: station forecourt, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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