The cheapest and fastest trains from Eastbourne to Royal Tunbridge Wells
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eastbourne to Royal Tunbridge Wells is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eastbourne to Royal Tunbridge Wells will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 1 trains that leave Eastbourne for Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 40 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 22 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.
7:441h22Eastbourne9:06Royal Tunbridge Wells£241One-way0 changes
7:441h22Eastbourne9:06Royal Tunbridge Wells£241One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Eastbourne to Royal Tunbridge Wells
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eastbourne to Royal Tunbridge Wells among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 40 km
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1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Eastbourne to Royal Tunbridge Wells train times
The table below shows live departures for Eastbourne to Royal Tunbridge Wells trains for today, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:44 Eastbourne | 1h22 | 9:06 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Eastbourne to Royal Tunbridge Wells
Trains from Eastbourne to Royal Tunbridge Wells run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:54, the last at 23:07. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 0:54 |
Last train 23:07 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Southeastern, Southern from Eastbourne to Royal Tunbridge Wells trainsSoutheastern, Southern trains will get you between Eastbourne and Royal Tunbridge Wells from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Eastbourne to Royal Tunbridge Wells train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eastbourne to Royal Tunbridge Wells 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 Royal Tunbridge Wells, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Eastbourne and Royal Tunbridge Wells
Most Eastbourne to Royal Tunbridge Wells trains use the Eastbourne to Tunbridge Wells station pair, with some services arriving at High Brooms. Use this guide to compare Eastbourne and Royal Tunbridge Wells train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Eastbourne station do trains to Royal Tunbridge Wells leave from?
Getting to Eastbourne from Eastbourne city centre
Eastbourne train station facilities and services
Eastbourne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Eastbourne.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Eastbourne. ATMs are available at Eastbourne.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Eastbourne.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Eastbourne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Eastbourne: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Eastbourne: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on the concourse. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Hampden Park from Eastbourne city centre
Hampden Park is 3 km from Eastbourne city centre. Public transport options include:
Hampden Park train station facilities and services
Hampden Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hampden Park.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Hampden Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hampden Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hampden Park: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hampden Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hampden Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B1 station: Level access to both platforms via separate entrances. Access between platforms via level crossing (below 400m distance). Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 1 near the ticket office, Accessible taxis: Yes, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Royal Tunbridge Wells station do trains from Eastbourne arrive at?
Getting to Tunbridge Wells from Royal Tunbridge Wells city centre
Tunbridge Wells 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
Food and drink options are available at Tunbridge Wells.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Tunbridge Wells.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tunbridge Wells: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Tunbridge Wells: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to High Brooms from Royal Tunbridge Wells city centre
High Brooms is 2 km from Royal Tunbridge Wells city centre. Public transport options include:
High Brooms train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at High Brooms.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at High Brooms: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at High Brooms: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
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