The cheapest and fastest trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW)
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 11 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
30 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 4 trains that leave Gatwick Airport (GTW) for Tunbridge Wells (TBW) every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 30 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 25 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.








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Compare train and coach for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. 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 £20, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 30 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£20 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) train times
The table below shows live departures for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) trains for today, Tuesday 17 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W59500+ P00860 | On time 06:06 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h36 | 07:42 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 1 change | |
G84439+ P64535 | On time 06:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h40 | 07:56 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 1 change | |
P43131_P25769 · P43397+ P00860 | On time 06:22 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h20 | 07:42 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 2 changes | |
W59502+ P73745 | On time 06:36 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h37 | 08:13 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 1 change | |
G84443+ P73453 | On time 06:46 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h42 | 08:28 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 1 change | |
W59634+ P43400+ P73745 | On time 07:02 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h11 | 08:13 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 2 changes | |
| Wednesday 18 March | |||||
![]() | 00:01 Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 1h25 | 01:26 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why book with Omio vs Southern?
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Southeastern, Thameslink, Great Western Railway (GWR) or Southern to find the best option for your trip from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW).
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW)
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 16:02. The fastest train covers the 30 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 30 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 16:02 |
Train companies: Southern, Southeastern, Thameslink, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) trainsSouthern, Southeastern, Thameslink, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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: Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gatwick Airport (GTW) 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 Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Tunbridge Wells (TBW)
- 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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