Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Tonbridge to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Tonbridge

If you’re looking for affordable options, Chaser Inn (The Chaser Inn, Stumble Hill, Shipbourne) and The Little Brown Jug (The Little Brown Jug, Chiddingstone Causeway) are great picks.

When to visit Tonbridge

Tonbridge in April
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tonbridge in April
Estimated hotel price
£59
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 32 km from Tonbridge. The shortest domestic flight to Tonbridge departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Tonbridge, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Tonbridge to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Tonbridge Hildenborough is the busiest station in Tonbridge. Another popular train station is Tonbridge Beltring, located 9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tonbridge is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 44 km from Tonbridge. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tonbridge, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Tonbridge takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Plane

Although Tonbridge doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 32 km from Tonbridge. The shortest domestic flight to Tonbridge departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Tonbridge, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Tonbridge to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Tonbridge Hildenborough is the busiest station in Tonbridge. Another popular train station is Tonbridge Beltring, located 9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tonbridge is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 44 km from Tonbridge. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tonbridge, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Tonbridge takes 153 km and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Tonbridge

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Tonbridge

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Tonbridge

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Hever Castle Luxury Bed and Breakfast
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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The Leicester Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£165+
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The Carpenters Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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The Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Donnington Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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The Hawkenbury
1 star
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Hiring a car in Tonbridge

Hiring a car in Tonbridge costs £16 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tonbridge, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Tonbridge costs £16 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tonbridge, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

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