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Gatwick Airport to Tunbridge Wells by train
It takes an average of 2h 29m to travel from Gatwick Airport to Tunbridge Wells by train, over a distance of around 18 miles (30 km). There are normally 129 trains per day traveling from Gatwick Airport to Tunbridge Wells and tickets for this journey start from $24.82 when you book in advance.
| First train | 3:41 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 1:14 am | |
| Departure station | Gatwick Airport | |
| Arrival station | Tunbridge Wells | |
| Journey time | From 1h 5m | |
| Distance | 18 miles (30 km) | |
| Frequency | 129 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $24.82 | |
| Train operators | Great Western Railway, Gatwick Express, Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern |
How to travel from Gatwick Airport to Tunbridge Wells by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Gatwick Airport to Tunbridge Wells? Look no further.
You'll usually find 129 trains per day running between Gatwick Airport and Tunbridge Wells, which usually take 2 hours 29 minutes to complete the 30 km journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 5 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Tunbridge Wells from Gatwick Airport, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way.
You can save money on train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Tunbridge Wells if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from $24.82. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, read on for train schedules (including first and last train times), FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.
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Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Tunbridge Wells
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