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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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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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Royal Tunbridge Wells has to offer.

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 November
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Royal Tunbridge Wells in November
Estimated hotel price
$112
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 Boston and takes around 13h 30m.

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 Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $50 for a 1h 55m 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 Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Royal Tunbridge Wells using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Royal Tunbridge Wells takes 217 km and will cost you around $12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $17 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 Boston and takes around 13h 30m.

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 Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $50 for a 1h 55m 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 Global Rent A Car and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Royal Tunbridge Wells using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Royal Tunbridge Wells takes 217 km and will cost you around $12. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Royal Tunbridge Wells

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Royal Tunbridge Wells

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,772 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,719 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,169 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,249 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,507 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,678 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,697 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,850 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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Royal Wells Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2481 reviews)
$104+
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One Warwick Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1925 reviews)
$157+
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The Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2409 reviews)
$143+
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The Hawkenbury
1 star
Excellent (8.3, 629 reviews)
$83+
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Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Tunbridge Wells
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1570 reviews)
$114+
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Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, 1982 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Royal Tunbridge Wells, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Royal Tunbridge Wells, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

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