The average train between Bristol and Tunbridge Wells takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Bristol to Tunbridge Wells. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bristol and Tunbridge Wells. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Tunbridge Wells at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Tunbridge Wells. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Tunbridge Wells station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Bristol to Tunbridge Wells train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Tunbridge Wells train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Tunbridge Wells station.
Book your Bristol to Tunbridge Wells train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Bristol and Tunbridge Wells is 202.1 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tunbridge Wells via London Paddington, Paddington station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 6m.