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Compare coach and train for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 211 km
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£54 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of Chiltern Railways to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW).
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Avanti West Coast with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW).
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Chiltern Railways to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW)
Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 18:03. The fastest train covers the 211 km distance in 2h 53m.
Distance 211 km |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 53m |
First train 06:02 |
Last train 18:03 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) trainsAvanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Tunbridge Wells (TBW) from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Tunbridge Wells (TBW)
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
- 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
