Tonbridge travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tonbridge

With a population of 36,894, Tonbridge is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Tonbridge deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Tonbridge

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Poacher and Partridge (Hartlake Road) and The Carpenters Arms (Three Elm Lane) are great picks.

When to visit Tonbridge

Tonbridge in November
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tonbridge in November
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tonbridge

Plane

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

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Tonbridge, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Tonbridge to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Tonbridge Hildenborough is the busiest station in Tonbridge. Another popular train station is Tonbridge Beltring, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tonbridge is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 27 miles from Tonbridge. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tonbridge, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Tonbridge takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

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

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Tonbridge, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Tonbridge to Oxted takes 0h 33m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Tonbridge Hildenborough is the busiest station in Tonbridge. Another popular train station is Tonbridge Beltring, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tonbridge is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 27 miles from Tonbridge. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tonbridge, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Tonbridge takes 130 miles and will cost you around £3. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Tonbridge

Airlines serving Tonbridge

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Tonbridge

Most booked hotels in Tonbridge

Hever Castle Luxury Bed and Breakfast
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£118+
One Warwick Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£104+
The Carpenters Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£78+
The Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£99+
The Hawkenbury
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£74+
The Leicester Arms
4 stars
Excellent (9.8, Excellent reviews)
£118+

Hiring a car in Tonbridge

Hiring a car in Tonbridge costs £35 per day, on average, or £69 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Tonbridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Tonbridge is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Tonbridge costs £35 per day, on average, or £69 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Tonbridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.76 and £23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Tonbridge is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.