Royal Tunbridge Wells travel guide

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You're Going to Love Royal Tunbridge Wells

With a population of 61,075, Royal Tunbridge Wells is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Royal Tunbridge Wells has to offer.

Where to Eat in Royal Tunbridge Wells

If you’re looking for affordable options, CAU - Tunbridge Wells (99-101 Mount Pleasant Road) and Afternoon Tea @ One Warwick Park (One Warwick Park) are great picks.

When to visit Royal Tunbridge Wells

Royal Tunbridge Wells in January
Estimated hotel price
£28
1 night at 3-star hotel
Royal Tunbridge Wells in January
Estimated hotel price
£28
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Royal Tunbridge Wells

Plane

Although Royal Tunbridge Wells doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 19 miles from Royal Tunbridge Wells. The shortest domestic flight to Royal Tunbridge Wells departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Royal Tunbridge Wells, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Birmingham takes 1h 25m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.3 miles from the city centre, Royal Tunbridge Wells High Brooms is the busiest station in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Another popular train station is Royal Tunbridge Wells Eridge, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Royal Tunbridge Wells is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 30 miles from Royal Tunbridge Wells. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and INTERRENT , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Royal Tunbridge Wells, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Royal Tunbridge Wells takes 135 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

Although Royal Tunbridge Wells doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 19 miles from Royal Tunbridge Wells. The shortest domestic flight to Royal Tunbridge Wells departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Royal Tunbridge Wells, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Birmingham takes 1h 25m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 1.3 miles from the city centre, Royal Tunbridge Wells High Brooms is the busiest station in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Another popular train station is Royal Tunbridge Wells Eridge, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Royal Tunbridge Wells is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 30 miles from Royal Tunbridge Wells. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and INTERRENT , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Royal Tunbridge Wells, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Royal Tunbridge Wells takes 135 miles and will cost you around £10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Royal Tunbridge Wells

Airlines serving Royal Tunbridge Wells

Lufthansa
Good (4,026 reviews)
KLM
Good (759 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,473 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,802 reviews)
SWISS
Good (870 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (895 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,643 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,399 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,988 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,470 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (444 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,674 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (782 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (213 reviews)
Finnair
Good (941 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (736 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,055 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,658 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (776 reviews)
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Where to stay in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Average rates range from around £90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £112 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Royal Tunbridge Wells

Most booked hotels in Royal Tunbridge Wells

One Warwick Park Hotel
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£90+
The Carpenters Arms
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£79+
The Hawkenbury
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£60+
The Spa Hotel
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£88+
The Royal Wells Hotel
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£98+
Dale Hill Hotel & Golf Club
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£72+

Hiring a car in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Hiring a car in Royal Tunbridge Wells costs £25 per day, on average, or £49 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 40% cheaper than airport locations in Royal Tunbridge Wells.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Royal Tunbridge Wells (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.83 and £23.77. The most frequently booked car type in Royal Tunbridge Wells is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Royal Tunbridge Wells costs £25 per day, on average, or £49 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 40% cheaper than airport locations in Royal Tunbridge Wells.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Royal Tunbridge Wells (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.83 and £23.77. The most frequently booked car type in Royal Tunbridge Wells is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.