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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW)
Showing times and prices for 21 Dec
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
3 h 46 m
Average duration
3 h 46 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
201 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Fast trains
Of the 1 trains that leave Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) for Tunbridge Wells (TBW) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 201 km distance in an average of 3 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 46 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.
14:003h46
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)17:46Tunbridge Wells (TBW)
£341One-way
0 changes
14:003h46
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)17:46Tunbridge Wells (TBW)
£341One-way
0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 14:00, the last at 14:00. The fastest train covers the 201 km distance in 3h 46m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 201 km |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 14:00 |
Last train 14:00 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) trainsGreat Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Tunbridge Wells (TBW) from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 24m
Cheapest Price
£32
Great Western Rail frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 3m
Cheapest Price
£159
Cross Country frequency
3 a day
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 52m
Cheapest Price
£137
first_great_western frequency
47 a day
FAQs: Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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.
The train journey from Bristol Temple Meads to Tunbridge Wells offers varied scenery, including glimpses of the rolling hills of the Somerset countryside, sections of the picturesque South Downs, and charming rural landscapes as you approach the Kent area.
A day trip from Bristol Temple Meads to Tunbridge Wells is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 46m. There are 7 trains per day covering the 201 km distance.
To get from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Booking trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) is 201 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £34, while the average price tends to be around £34.
The train journey from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) covers a distance of 201 km and takes approximately 3h 46m. Trains run 7 per day.
The first train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) leaves at 14:00.
The last train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) departs at 14:00.
The cheapest way to get from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) is by train, costing approximately £34.
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW).
Yes, you can take the train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW).
There is no night train service from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW).
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Important Stations and Airports in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Tunbridge Wells (TBW)
Bristol
Royal Tunbridge Wells
The major train station for departures in Bristol is Bristol Temple Meads. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol Temple Meads for your trip from Bristol to Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
Taxis
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance.
Public transport options for Bristol Temple Meads
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
The major train station for arrivals in Royal Tunbridge Wells is Tunbridge Wells. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Tunbridge Wells for your journey to Royal Tunbridge Wells from Bristol.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on both platforms Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: car park, Platform 1& outside station
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Tunbridge Wells
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside of platform 1
Most popular train connections from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Most popular trains to and from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Most popular train connections to Tunbridge Wells (TBW)
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