- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price on Sep 23
€9
Average ticket price on Sep 23
€12
Fastest journey on Sep 23
38 m
Average journey duration on Sep 23
39 m
Trains on Sep 23
64
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Royal Tunbridge Wells to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Royal Tunbridge Wells to London will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
On Wed, Sep 23, we found 64 trains from Royal Tunbridge Wells to London, including 64 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 39 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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P85590
P85579
P85594
P85590
P85535
P85548
P85509
P85515
P85520Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Royal Tunbridge Wells to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€16 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 34m faster (46m by train vs 1h 20m by car) and roughly €10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€16 vs €26). 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells to London 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P85579 | 12:08 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h45 | 12:53 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85579 | 12:11 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h42 | 12:53 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85584 | 12:39 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h44 | 1:23 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85584 | 12:43 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h40 | 1:23 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85590 | 1:08 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h45 | 1:53 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85590 | 1:11 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h42 | 1:53 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85594 | 1:39 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h44 | 2:23 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85594 | 1:43 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h40 | 2:23 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85602 | 2:08 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h45 | 2:53 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85602 | 2:11 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h42 | 2:53 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85605 | 2:39 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h44 | 3:23 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85605 | 2:43 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h40 | 3:23 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85502 | 3:08 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h45 | 3:53 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85502 | 3:11 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h42 | 3:53 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87669 | 3:19 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h46 | 4:05 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87669 | 3:23 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h42 | 4:05 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85505 | 3:39 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h44 | 4:23 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85505 | 3:43 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h40 | 4:23 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87673 | 3:49 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h46 | 4:35 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87673 | 3:53 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h42 | 4:35 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85509 | 4:10 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h43 | 4:53 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85509 | 4:14 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h39 | 4:53 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87674 | 4:16 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h49 | 5:05 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87674 | 4:20 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h45 | 5:05 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85515 | 4:40 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h43 | 5:23 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85515 | 4:44 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h39 | 5:23 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87677 | 4:49 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h46 | 5:35 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87677 | 4:53 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h42 | 5:35 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85520 | 5:10 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h43 | 5:53 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85520 | 5:14 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h39 | 5:53 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87680 | 5:19 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h46 | 6:05 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87680 | 5:23 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h42 | 6:05 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85528 | 5:40 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h43 | 6:23 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85528 | 5:44 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h39 | 6:23 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87683 | 5:49 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h46 | 6:35 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87683 | 5:53 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h42 | 6:35 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85535 | 6:11 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h42 | 6:53 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85535 | 6:15 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h38 | 6:53 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87686 | 6:19 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h46 | 7:05 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87686 | 6:23 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h42 | 7:05 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85541 | 6:40 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h43 | 7:23 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85541 | 6:44 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h39 | 7:23 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87689 | 6:49 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h46 | 7:35 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87689 | 6:53 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h42 | 7:35 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85548 | 7:11 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h42 | 7:53 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85548 | 7:15 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h38 | 7:53 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87692 | 7:19 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h46 | 8:05 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87692 | 7:23 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h42 | 8:05 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85554 | 7:41 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h42 | 8:23 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85554 | 7:44 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h39 | 8:23 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87695 | 7:49 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h47 | 8:36 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87695 | 7:53 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h43 | 8:36 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85560 | 8:10 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h43 | 8:53 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85560 | 8:14 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h39 | 8:53 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87698 | 8:19 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h46 | 9:05 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87698 | 8:23 PM High Brooms (HIB) | 0h42 | 9:05 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Royal Tunbridge Wells to London run on average 12 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 12 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 38m.
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
Grand museum of art, design and performance with fashion, sculpture and decorative arts collections in South Kensington.
Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
Classic English fish fried in batter with chips. A London staple tied to the city’s working-class food culture and best eaten fresh with salt and vinegar.
Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Royal Tunbridge Wells to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Royal Tunbridge Wells to London trains use the Tunbridge Wells to London Bridge station pair, with some services arriving at London Charing Cross. Use this guide to compare Royal Tunbridge Wells and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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