The cheapest and fastest trains from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to City Thameslink (CTK)
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
1 h 3 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to City Thameslink (CTK) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to City Thameslink (CTK) will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 1 trains that leave Tunbridge Wells (TBW) for City Thameslink (CTK) 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 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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
Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to City Thameslink (CTK) train times
The table below shows live departures for Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to City Thameslink (CTK) trains for tomorrow, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:40 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 1h03 | 09:43 City Thameslink (CTK) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to City Thameslink (CTK)
Trains from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to City Thameslink (CTK) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 08:19, the last at 09:39. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 08:19 |
Last train 09:39 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to City Thameslink (CTK) trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Tunbridge Wells (TBW) and City Thameslink (CTK) from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to City Thameslink (CTK) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to City Thameslink (CTK) 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 City Thameslink (CTK), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Tunbridge Wells (TBW) and City Thameslink (CTK)
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:15 - 19:45 Saturday - Sunday Closed
- Type of shops available: Key cutting, Newsagent
- Car Park: No
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Thameslink ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Ludgate Entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: The platforms at this station are underground. There are seats on both platforms
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Pilgrim St
- Storage CCTV: Yes
