By Rail
From London: Tunbridge Wells is located less than one hour via train from a number of main London Stations. Royal Tunbridge Wells is on the Southeastern mainline from London Charing Cross to Hastings. Direct services run at least every half hour calling at London Waterloo East (adjacent to London Waterloo station), London Bridge, Sevenoaks, Hildenborough and Tonbridge. There are also connecting services from Gatwick Airport, via London Bridge.
From East Kent (Ashford, Canterbury, Dover etc.): It is an easy train ride from East Kent. Stations include Staplehurst (for Cranbrook & Sissinghurst), Paddock Wood and Royal Tunbridge Wells (with one change at Tonbridge).
From Sussex: You can also arrive in style. Board a Spa Valley Railway vintage diesel or steam train into Royal Tunbridge Wells from Eridge on the Uckfield line from London Bridge or East Croydon!
Further details on train connections and timings to Tunbridge Wells are available on the National Rail website or you can use the Trainline App.
By Car
Royal Tunbridge Wells is located where the A26 and A21 main roads meet. Both these A-roads run north to south between London and the South Coast.
The A21 and A26 link to the M25 and M20 motorways within a 20 minute car journey of each.
By Bus & Coach
From Gatwick: To catch the bus from Gatwick airport, take the Fastway Bus No. 20, then change at Three Bridges for the 291 Metrobus.
From London: There is a regular commuter coach service from London to Royal Tunbridge Wells. Visit the Centaur website for timetables.
From East Sussex: There are several bus routes available from East Sussex into Tunbridge Wells.
- The East Sussex’ FlexiBus on demand bus service includes travel to Royal Tunbridge Wells and Hawkhurst.
- From Brighton you can take the Regency 29 bus service to Royal Tunbridge Wells.
- From Hastings (via Battle and Wadhurst) you can take the 1066 bus to Hawkhurst and Royal Tunbridge Wells.
- From Eastbourne (via Hailsham, Heathfield and Mayfield) you can take the number 51 bus service to Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Details of local bus services and bus timetables can be found on the Traveline website.
