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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 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 Brighton takes 1h 16m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $22 for a 1h 33m 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 Oxford Bus Company. 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 140 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 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 Brighton takes 1h 16m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $22 for a 1h 33m 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 Oxford Bus Company. 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 140 miles.

Airports near Royal Tunbridge Wells

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Royal Tunbridge Wells

KLM
Good (1,418 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,581 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,000 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,048 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,032 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,036 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,310 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,138 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,331 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 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, 1893 reviews)
$120+
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The Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2375 reviews)
$144+
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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, 1223 reviews)
$98+
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Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, 1924 reviews)
$73+
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Renting a car in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Expect to pay $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20. 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 $6.70 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 $80.40 and $107.20. 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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