The cheapest and fastest trains from Tonbridge station (TON) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
43 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tonbridge station (TON) to London Charing Cross (CHX) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tonbridge station (TON) to London Charing Cross (CHX) will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 5 trains that leave Tonbridge station (TON) for London Charing Cross (CHX) 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 45 km distance in an average of 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 44 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 coach and train for Tonbridge station (TON) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tonbridge station (TON) to London Charing Cross (CHX) 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 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 45 km
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£12 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Tonbridge station (TON) to London Charing Cross (CHX) train times
The table below shows live departures for Tonbridge station (TON) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P19072 · P18947 | On time 05:55 Tonbridge station (TON) | 1h03 | 06:58 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
Y30670+ Y37195+ P19653 | On time 05:59 Tonbridge station (TON) | 1h41 | 07:40 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 2 changes | |
| Wednesday 26 November | |||||
![]() | 05:07 Tonbridge station (TON) | 0h44 | 05:51 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tonbridge station (TON) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Trains from Tonbridge station (TON) to London Charing Cross (CHX) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:07, the last at 17:23. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 40m.
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 05:07 |
Last train 17:23 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Tonbridge station (TON) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Tonbridge station (TON) and London Charing Cross (CHX) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Tonbridge station (TON) to London Charing Cross (CHX) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tonbridge station (TON) to London Charing Cross (CHX) 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 London Charing Cross (CHX), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Tonbridge station (TON) and London Charing Cross (CHX)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:10 Sunday 06:30 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: On Platforms 1 and 2 and also platform 3.- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1/ 2 and also platform 3- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Platform 3- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platform 3 and 1/2 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3/4, 1/2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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: Front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Yes, the station is all on one level and all platforms are reachable by disabled passengers.
- Accessible public telephones: On the central passage in the main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located outside the front of the station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: On the concourse in front of the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Located on the central passage in the main concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Located on the central passage in the main concourse. Radar key for accessible toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Within car park and station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Metro: Bakerloo Line Northern Line.
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