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What to do
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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Royal Tunbridge Wells travel guide

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With a population of 61.075, Royal Tunbridge Wells is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Royal Tunbridge Wells deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Floristry workshops & wine tasting
Activities•Workshop / Course

Where to Eat in Royal Tunbridge Wells

If you’re looking for affordable options, Thackeray's (85 London Road) and Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar (The Pantiles) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Côte Brasserie - Tunbridge Wells (71-73 Mount Pleasant Road) and Royal Misya Restaurant & Bar (86-88 High St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Royal Tunbridge Wells.

When to visit Royal Tunbridge Wells

Royal Tunbridge Wells in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Royal Tunbridge Wells in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
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 31 km from Royal Tunbridge Wells. The shortest flight to Royal Tunbridge Wells from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Royal Tunbridge Wells, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $22 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 2.1 km from the city center, Royal Tunbridge Wells High Brooms is the busiest station in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Another popular train station is Royal Tunbridge Wells Eridge, located 7 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Royal Tunbridge Wells is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 49 km from Royal Tunbridge Wells. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Royal Tunbridge Wells using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Royal Tunbridge Wells takes 209 km and will cost you around $7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

Although Royal Tunbridge Wells doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 31 km from Royal Tunbridge Wells. The shortest flight to Royal Tunbridge Wells from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Royal Tunbridge Wells, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $22 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 2.1 km from the city center, Royal Tunbridge Wells High Brooms is the busiest station in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Another popular train station is Royal Tunbridge Wells Eridge, located 7 km from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Royal Tunbridge Wells is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 49 km from Royal Tunbridge Wells. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Royal Tunbridge Wells using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Royal Tunbridge Wells takes 209 km and will cost you around $7. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Royal Tunbridge Wells

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Royal Tunbridge Wells

Lufthansa
Good (7,480 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,453 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,767 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,007 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,988 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,974 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,647 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,288 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,277 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,130 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,023 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,069 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,379 reviews)
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Where to stay in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Average rates range from around $113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $182 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Royal Tunbridge Wells

Most booked hotels in Royal Tunbridge Wells

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One Warwick Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1876 reviews)
$130+
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The Carpenters Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 743 reviews)
$112+
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The Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2353 reviews)
$135+
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The Hawkenbury
1 star
Excellent (8.3, 616 reviews)
$82+
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Accommodation at Salomons Estate
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1212 reviews)
$92+
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Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, 1901 reviews)
$75+
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Renting a car in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Expect to pay $6.85 per gallon in Royal Tunbridge Wells (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.22 and $109.63. 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 Compact rental cars (MG ZS or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.85 per gallon in Royal Tunbridge Wells (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $82.22 and $109.63. 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 Compact rental cars (MG ZS or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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