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5:143h14Nottingham8:28Royal Tunbridge Wells£841One-way2 changes- 5:493h07Nottingham8:56Royal Tunbridge Wells£841One-way2 changes
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Nottingham to Royal Tunbridge Wells train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Royal Tunbridge Wells trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 W70669+ Tube from London St Pancras International to London Bridge+ P85437 | On time 6:10 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h32 | 9:42 High Brooms (HIB) | 2 changes | |
| W70669+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Bridge+P85437 | On time 6:10 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h36 | 9:46 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 2 changes | |
| C21598 · C21676+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Victoria+J99290 | On time 6:14 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h44 | 9:58 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 3 changes | |
| C21598 · C21676+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Victoria+J99290 | On time 6:14 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h39 | 9:53 High Brooms (HIB) | 3 changes | |
| C21684+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Bridge+P85443 | 6:46 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h23 | 10:09 High Brooms (HIB) | 2 changes | |
| C21684+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Bridge+P85443 | 6:46 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h29 | 10:15 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 2 changes | |
| W70675+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Bridge+P85449 | 7:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h28 | 10:40 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 2 changes | |
| W70675+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Bridge+P85449 | 7:12 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h24 | 10:36 High Brooms (HIB) | 2 changes | |
| C21832 · C21670+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Victoria+J99286 | 7:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h31 | 10:48 High Brooms (HIB) | 3 changes | |
| C21832 · C21670+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Victoria+J99286 | 7:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h36 | 10:53 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 3 changes | |
| W70677+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Bridge+P85454 | 7:48 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h20 | 11:08 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 2 changes | |
| W70677+Tube from London St Pancras International to London Bridge+P85454 | 7:48 Nottingham station (NOT) | 3h16 | 11:04 High Brooms (HIB) | 2 changes | |
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Overview: Train from Nottingham to Royal Tunbridge Wells
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Nottingham to Royal Tunbridge Wells run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £84 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 22:09. The fastest train covers the 224 km distance in 2h 46m.
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Price information
Distance 224 km |
Average train duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £84 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 5:14 |
Last train 22:09 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Train companies: East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to Royal Tunbridge Wells trainsEast Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Royal Tunbridge Wells from £84. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Railway
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 23m
Cheapest Price
£53
East Midlands Railway frequency
14 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the 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
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
London North Eastern Railway
About
LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
London North Eastern Railway frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund available if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First Class passengers receive complimentary refreshments
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are included with Advance tickets. Optional for other ticket types at £0-£2 per person depending on route
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two pets per passenger
Quiet zone
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 46m
Cheapest Price
£84
east_midlands_trains frequency
25 a day
Complete guide to Royal Tunbridge Wells
Things to do in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Discover the best of Royal Tunbridge Wells — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Royal Tunbridge Wells trip today.
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Tunbridge Wells Museum at The Amelia Scott
Museum in a Jacobean house with period rooms, local history and family displays. Worth the short trip for a deeper look at the area’s past.
Fairlight Gallery
Contemporary art gallery presenting changing exhibitions by British and international artists. A good stop for modern visual culture in the town centre.
- Must visit
The Pantiles
Grand colonnaded promenade lined with historic buildings and independent shops. The town’s best-known area for atmosphere, architecture and gentle strolling.
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Tunbridge Wells Common
Extensive public common of heath, woodland, rocks and open views near the centre. Ideal for walks and for seeing the landscape that shaped the spa town.
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The Wellington Rocks
Striking sandstone outcrop and viewpoint on the Common. Popular for short walks, photos and a sense of the area’s unusual natural setting.
Groombridge Sausage Roll
A Kentish pork sausage wrapped in flaky pastry. Closely linked to nearby Groombridge and long associated with local butchers and fairs.
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Quince Jelly
Rich fruit preserve made from local quinces. A traditional Kent preserve once common in country kitchens and still tied to orchard heritage.
- Gluten-free
Kentish Brie
Soft cow’s milk cheese from Kent with a wrinkled rind and creamy centre. It reflects the county’s modern farmhouse cheese tradition.
Fine Grind
Popular bistro and deli serving Mediterranean and European dishes in a lively, informal room near the Pantiles.
The Compasses Inn
Elegant modern British dining in a refined townhouse setting, known for seasonal plates and a polished yet relaxed atmosphere.
Thackeray's Restaurant
Smart contemporary restaurant focused on modern British cooking and well-presented seasonal dishes in central Tunbridge Wells.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for southern England: hotels and dining are pricier than many UK towns, but local buses and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £3-4.50 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Restaurants may add a 10-12.5% service charge; if not, round up or leave 10%. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, tipping is optional, though spare change is appreciated.
FAQs: Nottingham to Royal Tunbridge Wells train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Nottingham to Royal Tunbridge Wells can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £84, while the average price tends to be around £89.
The train journey from Nottingham to Royal Tunbridge Wells covers a distance of 224 km and takes approximately 2h 46m. Trains run 13 per day.
The train distance from Nottingham to Royal Tunbridge Wells is 224 km.
The first train from Nottingham to Royal Tunbridge Wells leaves at 5:14.
The last train from Nottingham to Royal Tunbridge Wells departs at 22:09.
Trains from Nottingham to Royal Tunbridge Wells run approximately 13 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Nottingham to Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Nottingham to Royal Tunbridge Wells.
To travel from Nottingham to Royal Tunbridge Wells, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Nottingham to Royal Tunbridge Wells.
The train station in Nottingham that goes to Royal Tunbridge Wells is Nottingham station (NOT), and it arrives at Tunbridge Wells (TBW).
The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Royal Tunbridge Wells is by train, costing approximately £84.
Booking trains from Nottingham to Royal Tunbridge Wells in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Nottingham to Royal Tunbridge Wells offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with views of rolling countryside, charming villages, and historic architecture along the way, particularly as you approach the Kent region.
A day trip from Nottingham to Royal Tunbridge Wells is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 46m. There are 8 trains per day, covering a distance of 224 km.
To fully enjoy the attractions and charm of Royal Tunbridge Wells, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows enough time to explore highlights such as the historic Pantiles, Dunorlan Park, and the nearby High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Yes, you can take the train from Nottingham to Royal Tunbridge Wells.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Royal Tunbridge Wells
Most Nottingham to Royal Tunbridge Wells trains use the Nottingham to Tunbridge Wells station pair, with some services arriving at High Brooms. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Royal Tunbridge Wells train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Nottingham
Arrival train stations in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Which Nottingham station do trains to Royal Tunbridge Wells leave from?
Trains from Nottingham to Royal Tunbridge Wells leave from Nottingham. The station is 1 km from Nottingham city centre at Nottingham station, Carrington Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 3AQ.
NottinghamNottingham station, Carrington Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 3AQ+44 800 200 6060
City-centre transport
Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Bus9B, 8, 11, 6, 10, 9, 11C, 10C, 10X, 7, 5, 5A, 11B, 12, 12C, 12E, 10A · 3m · every ~58 min
48, 1, 3, 48X, 1A, 48A, 3A, N4, 1B, 1E · 4m · every ~24 min
Kc · 5m · £4 · every ~12 min
20 · 10m
TramTram · 4m · £4 · every ~58 min
Nottingham train station facilities and services
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Royal Tunbridge Wells station do trains from Nottingham arrive at?
Trains from Nottingham to Royal Tunbridge Wells most often arrive at Tunbridge Wells. Some services arrive at High Brooms, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Royal Tunbridge Wells arrival station.
Tunbridge WellsTunbridge Wells station, Mount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1BT+44 3453227021
City-centre transport
Getting to Tunbridge Wells from Royal Tunbridge Wells city centre
Bus786 · 3m
29, 29X, 29B · 6m · £2 · every ~6 min
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.
High BroomsHigh Brooms station, North Farm Road, High Brooms, Kent, TN2 3XE+44 3303339232
City-centre transport
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:
TrainHastings - London Charing Cross, Hastings - Tonbridge, Ore - London Charing Cross, Hastings - London Cannon Street, Tunbridge Wells - London Charing Cross, Tunbridge Wells - London Cannon Street, Tunbridge Wells - Tonbridge, Hastings - London Bridge, Tunbridge Wells - London Bridge, Ore - London Bridge · 3m · £0.90 · every ~7 min
Bus788 · 4m
284 · 6m · £2 · every ~1 min
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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