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What to do
Where to eat
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, Essence at the Pantiles by Atul Kochhar (The Pantiles) and The Ivy Royal Tunbridge Wells (46-50 High Street) are great picks.

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 19 miles from Royal Tunbridge Wells. The shortest flight to Royal Tunbridge Wells from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Royal Tunbridge Wells, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $37 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 1.3 miles 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 4 miles from the center.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Royal Tunbridge Wells, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Royal Tunbridge Wells takes 135 miles and will cost you around $11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $7 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 flight to Royal Tunbridge Wells from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 8h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Royal Tunbridge Wells, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $37 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 1.3 miles 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 4 miles from the center.

Car

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Royal Tunbridge Wells, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Royal Tunbridge Wells takes 135 miles and will cost you around $11. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Royal Tunbridge Wells

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Royal Tunbridge Wells

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,574 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,524 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,045 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,787 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,017 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (869 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,454 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,303 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,577 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,301 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,402 reviews)
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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, 1889 reviews)
$129+
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The Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2370 reviews)
$138+
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The Carpenters Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 751 reviews)
$120+
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The Hawkenbury
1 star
Excellent (8.3, 621 reviews)
$80+
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Accommodation at Salomons Estate
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1221 reviews)
$106+
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Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, 1915 reviews)
$73+
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Renting a car in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Expect to pay $6.62 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 $79.49 and $105.99. Compact (MG ZS or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Royal Tunbridge Wells, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.62 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 $79.49 and $105.99. Compact (MG ZS or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Royal Tunbridge Wells, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

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