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What to do
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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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 6h 46m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Royal Tunbridge Wells, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Oxford takes 0h 58m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $54 for a 2h 21m 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 217 km and will cost you around $10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 225 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 6h 46m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Royal Tunbridge Wells, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Oxford takes 0h 58m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $54 for a 2h 21m 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 217 km and will cost you around $10. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Royal Tunbridge Wells

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Royal Tunbridge Wells

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,885 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,848 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,374 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,294 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,910 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,538 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,886 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,188 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,239 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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The Royal Wells Hotel, Tunbridge Wells - The Coaching Inn Group
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2826 reviews)
$100+
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The Hawkenbury
1 star
Excellent (8.4, 636 reviews)
$100+
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The Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2562 reviews)
$137+
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Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Tunbridge Wells
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1595 reviews)
$113+
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The Hand & Sceptre by Innkeeper's Collection
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1794 reviews)
$92+
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Accommodation at Salomons Estate
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1286 reviews)
$126+
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Renting a car in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Renting a car in Royal Tunbridge Wells costs $50 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89. 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 Economy rental cars (Renault Clio or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Royal Tunbridge Wells costs $50 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $7.31 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 $87.67 and $116.89. 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 Economy rental cars (Renault Clio or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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