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

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
C$ 133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Royal Tunbridge Wells in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 133
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 Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 8h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Royal Tunbridge Wells, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around C$ 69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about C$ 53 for a 1h 38m trip. Located 1.3 miles from the city centre, 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 centre.

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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Royal Tunbridge Wells using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Royal Tunbridge Wells takes 120 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 16 for a journey of 145 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 Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 8h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Royal Tunbridge Wells, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around C$ 69 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about C$ 53 for a 1h 38m trip. Located 1.3 miles from the city centre, 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 centre.

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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Royal Tunbridge Wells using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Royal Tunbridge Wells takes 120 miles and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 16 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Royal Tunbridge Wells

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Royal Tunbridge Wells

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,652 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,441 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,554 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (881 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,621 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,419 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,520 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 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 Hawkenbury
1 star
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 111+
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Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 101+
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Anand Lodge
3 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
C$ 86+
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Renting a car in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 per litre 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 C$ 30.29 and C$ 40.38. 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, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 per litre 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 C$ 30.29 and C$ 40.38. 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, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.