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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW)
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo East (WAE) 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 Waterloo East (WAE) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 5 trains that leave London Waterloo East (WAE) for Tunbridge Wells (TBW) every day 5 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 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 57 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Waterloo East (WAE) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 49 km
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1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Waterloo East (WAE) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo East (WAE) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) trains for today, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:48 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 0h52 | 12:40 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:29 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 0h57 | 17:26 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:04 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 0h57 | 18:01 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:29 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 0h54 | 19:23 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:48 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 0h56 | 23:44 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:58 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 0h57 | 07:55 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:18 London Waterloo East (WAE) | 0h51 | 10:09 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW)
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Trains from London Waterloo East (WAE) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:01, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 50m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 05:01 |
Last train 22:28 |
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FAQs: London Waterloo East (WAE) to Tunbridge Wells (TBW) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo East (WAE) 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 Waterloo East (WAE) and Tunbridge Wells (TBW)
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Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: No
- 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 Waterloo East is only through use of lift at Waterloo Main. Ramps access to the platforms is steep. There is no ticket office. Full ticket office facilities available in Waterloo Main station. There is an entrance from Southwark underground station but this involves either steps or an escalator. There is also a step only access available from the Sandall Street entrance onto the overbridge connection between Waterloo East and Waterloo main stations. Taxis and direct road access only available from Waterloo main station which is connected via ramps and an overbridge to Waterloo East station.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Black Cabs are available from the taxi rank adjacent to the Cab Road exit from Waterloo Main station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: On overbridge from Waterloo Main station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform B and C - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform B and C - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on Platform B and C Only available when staff present
- 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: Bus alighting point in Sandell Street.
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- 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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