- Must visit
Ightham Mote
Historic house museum near Tonbridge, noted for Tudor and Jacobean rooms, furniture and decorative arts in a rural setting.
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
11 m
Average duration
11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
7 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Tonbridge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Tonbridge will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 1 trains that leave Royal Tunbridge Wells for Tonbridge 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 7 km distance in an average of 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Tonbridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 7 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£5 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47m Average total duration 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Royal Tunbridge Wells to Tonbridge trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 19:10 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 0h10 | 19:20 Tonbridge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:40 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 0h09 | 21:49 Tonbridge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Tonbridge run on average 5 times per day, taking around 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 7 km distance in 9m.
Distance 7 km |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 9m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:43 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 4 days |
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Historic house museum near Tonbridge, noted for Tudor and Jacobean rooms, furniture and decorative arts in a rural setting.
Volunteer-run local history museum with displays on Tonbridge life, trade and notable residents, set in a characterful old building.
Country house with collections, period interiors and regular exhibitions. It combines art, history and landscaped grounds.
Large riverside park with sports areas, play spaces, open lawns and easy walks. A popular local spot beside the castle.
Attractive riverside path through central Tonbridge, ideal for a gentle walk with views of the Medway, bridges and historic buildings.
Riverside green space with paths, gardens and access to the castle grounds. It is a pleasant place to pause near the town centre.
A Kent pub staple of local sausages in Yorkshire pudding with onion gravy. A hearty county favourite often found on traditional menus.
Classic English apple pie made with Kentish apples, a fruit long linked to the Garden of England. Often served warm with custard or cream.
Soft local cheese from nearby Kent, known for its bloomy rind and rich, mushroomy flavour. It reflects the county’s strong dairy tradition.
Popular modern restaurant focusing on Thai cooking, with stylish interiors and a lively atmosphere for lunch or dinner.
Riverside pub and restaurant serving modern British dishes, steaks and roasts in a polished but relaxed setting near Tonbridge town centre.
Historic pub with a traditional feel, known for British classics, local ales and a central position close to Tonbridge Castle.
Moderate for south-east England. Rooms and rail fares can be pricey, but pub meals, cafés and local buses are manageable for most visitors.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Tonbridge 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 Tonbridge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Royal Tunbridge Wells to Tonbridge trains use the Tunbridge Wells to Tonbridge station pair. Use this guide to compare Royal Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Tunbridge Wells.
ATMs are available at Tunbridge Wells.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tunbridge Wells: Parking, WC.
Available at Tunbridge Wells: Bike Parking.
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 Brooms is 2 km from Royal Tunbridge Wells city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at High Brooms.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at High Brooms: Parking.
Available at High Brooms: Bike Parking.
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.
Tonbridge has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Tonbridge.
ATMs are available at Tonbridge.
Ticket office support is available at Tonbridge. 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tonbridge: Parking, WC.
Available at Tonbridge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tonbridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access to the booking hall from Railway Approach Road. Steps and step free access via lifts down to all platforms from the booking hall. Step free access from the blue badge parking in Barden Road direct to platform 3 and 4 for services away from London. Step free access via the station overbridge and lifts to platforms 1 and 2 for services towards London, Redhill ( for Gatwick) and Tunbridge Wells, 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 - Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance is available from this station from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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