The cheapest and fastest trains from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
54 m
Average duration
59 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) 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 London Charing Cross (CHX) will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 6 trains that leave Tunbridge Wells (TBW) for London Charing Cross (CHX) on Sat, Jun 20, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 54 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 15 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.
6:39 AM0h54Tunbridge Wells (TBW)7:33 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$111One-way0 transfers
7:10 AM1h15Tunbridge Wells (TBW)8:25 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$111One-way0 transfers
7:39 AM0h54Tunbridge Wells (TBW)8:33 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$121One-way0 transfers
7:08 AM0h55Tunbridge Wells (TBW)8:03 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$121One-way0 transfers
6:08 AM0h55Tunbridge Wells (TBW)7:03 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$121One-way0 transfers
6:39 AM0h54Tunbridge Wells (TBW)7:33 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$111One-way0 transfers
7:39 AM0h54Tunbridge Wells (TBW)8:33 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$121One-way0 transfers
7:08 AM0h55Tunbridge Wells (TBW)8:03 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$121One-way0 transfers
6:08 AM0h55Tunbridge Wells (TBW)7:03 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$121One-way0 transfers
7:10 AM1h15Tunbridge Wells (TBW)8:25 AMLondon Charing Cross (CHX)$111One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a bus costs an average of $29.
Distance: 31 miles (50 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX):
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) costing on average $29 (€24).
Other travel options to London Charing Cross (CHX) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 21m.
The journey is about 20m faster (56m by train vs 1h 16m by car) and roughly $44 (€36) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($19 (€16) vs $63 (€51)). 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, Southeastern.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) train times
The table below shows live departures for Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P87669 | On time 3:19 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h56 | 4:15 PM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85505 | Delayed 2:41 PM 3:39 PMTunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h54 | 4:33 PM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87673 | On time 3:49 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h56 | 4:45 PM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85509 | On time 4:10 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h53 | 5:03 PM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87674 | On time 4:16 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h59 | 5:15 PM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85515 | On time 4:40 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h53 | 5:33 PM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87677 | On time 4:49 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h56 | 5:45 PM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85520 | On time 5:10 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h53 | 6:03 PM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87680 | On time 5:19 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h56 | 6:15 PM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85528 | On time 5:40 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h53 | 6:33 PM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87683 | On time 5:49 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h56 | 6:45 PM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85535 | On time 6:11 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h52 | 7:03 PM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P87686 | On time 6:19 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h56 | 7:15 PM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P85541 | On time 6:40 PM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h53 | 7:33 PM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 6:08 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h55 | 7:03 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:39 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h54 | 7:33 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:08 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h55 | 8:03 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 1h15 | 8:25 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:39 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h54 | 8:33 AM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:40 AM Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 1h35 | 12:15 PM London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Trains from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 22:39. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (50 km) distance in 52m.
Distance 31 miles (50 km) |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 5:05 AM |
Last train 10:39 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: Southeastern from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Tunbridge Wells (TBW) and London Charing Cross (CHX) from $8 (€7). 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 London Charing Cross (CHX)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) 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 Charing Cross (CHX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- 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
- Toilets Location: Located on the central passage in the main concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Located on the central passage in the main concourse. Radar key for accessible toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Within car park and station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Metro: Bakerloo Line Northern Line.
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