The cheapest and fastest trains from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
1 h 6 m
Average duration
1 h 18 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 3 trains that leave Tunbridge Wells (TBW) for Gatwick Airport (GTW) on Wed, Jan 14, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jan 14 the direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
On Wed, Jan 14 the slowest trains will take 1 h 27 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€25 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trains for today, Tuesday, January 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:39 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 1h16 | 1:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, January 14 | |||||
![]() | 5:46 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 1h22 | 7:08 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:10 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 1h06 | 9:16 AM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) by train or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Trains from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:17, the last at 14:49. The fastest train covers the 18 miles (30 km) distance in 1h 2m.
Distance 18 miles (30 km) |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 2m |
First train 04:17 |
Last train 14:49 |
Train companies: Southern, Southeastern, Thameslink from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) trainsSouthern, Southeastern, Thameslink trains will get you between Tunbridge Wells (TBW) and Gatwick Airport (GTW) from $7 (€6). 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 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)
- 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
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