The cheapest and fastest trains from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) 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 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
Of the 5 trains that leave Tunbridge Wells (TBW) 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 50 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 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.










Live departures
Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) train times
The table below shows live departures for Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) trains for today, Thursday 4 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P17482 | On time 06:05 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h58 | 07:03 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
P17480 · P17464 | On time 06:10 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 1h14 | 07:24 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 1 change | |
P17481 | On time 06:36 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h57 | 07:33 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
P19069 | On time 06:44 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 1h01 | 07:45 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
P19725 | On time 07:09 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h55 | 08:04 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
P19067 | On time 07:16 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) | 0h59 | 08:15 London Charing Cross (CHX) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX)
Trains from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:46, the last at 21:40. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 53m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 04:46 |
Last train 21:40 |
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FAQs: Tunbridge Wells (TBW) to London Charing Cross (CHX) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tunbridge Wells (TBW) 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 Tunbridge Wells (TBW) and London Charing Cross (CHX)
- 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 - 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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