The cheapest and fastest trains from London Cannon Street (CST) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW)
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
58 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Cannon Street (CST) 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 London Cannon Street (CST) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 3 trains that leave London Cannon Street (CST) for Tunbridge Wells (TBW) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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.






Live departures
London Cannon Street (CST) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Cannon Street (CST) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) trains for today, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:52 London Cannon Street (CST) | 1h02 | 16:54 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:28 London Cannon Street (CST) | 0h58 | 17:26 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:28 London Cannon Street (CST) | 0h58 | 18:26 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:32 London Cannon Street (CST) | 1h06 | 19:38 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:20 London Cannon Street (CST) | 1h03 | 22:23 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Cannon Street (CST) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW)
Trains from London Cannon Street (CST) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 46m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 04:35 |
Last train 22:56 |
Train companies: Southeastern from London Cannon Street (CST) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between London Cannon Street (CST) and Tunbridge Wells (TBW) from £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: London Cannon Street (CST) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Cannon Street (CST) 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 London Cannon Street (CST) and Tunbridge Wells (TBW)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 10:0015:00 - 19:00 Saturday - Sunday 06:00 - 10:0015:00 - 19:00
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access to the left of the front entrance on Cannon Street. A lift opposite platform 1 connects the upper and lower concourses
- Accessible public telephones: Available during station opening hours
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located on Dowgate Hill, left of the station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Available during station opening hours
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: During station opening hours.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: These are beside the ticket office located near platform 7. There are also a baby changing facilities here
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located near platform 7 and are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- 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
