Tonbridge travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tonbridge

With a population of 36,894, Tonbridge is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Tonbridge deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Tonbridge

If you’re looking for affordable options, Chaser Inn (The Chaser Inn, Stumble Hill, Shipbourne) and The Little Brown Jug (The Little Brown Jug, Chiddingstone Causeway) are great picks.

When to visit Tonbridge

Tonbridge in April
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tonbridge in April
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tonbridge

Plane

Although Tonbridge doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 20 miles from Tonbridge. The shortest domestic flight to Tonbridge departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Tonbridge, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Tonbridge to Birmingham takes 1h 58m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £14 for a 2h 10m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Tonbridge Hildenborough is the busiest station in Tonbridge. Another popular train station is Tonbridge Beltring, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tonbridge is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 27 miles from Tonbridge. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tonbridge, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southsea, the bus ride to Tonbridge takes 110 miles and will cost you around £5. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 110 miles.

Plane

Although Tonbridge doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is located 20 miles from Tonbridge. The shortest domestic flight to Tonbridge departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Tonbridge, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Tonbridge to Birmingham takes 1h 58m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £14 for a 2h 10m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Tonbridge Hildenborough is the busiest station in Tonbridge. Another popular train station is Tonbridge Beltring, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tonbridge is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 27 miles from Tonbridge. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tonbridge, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southsea, the bus ride to Tonbridge takes 110 miles and will cost you around £5. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Tonbridge

Airlines serving Tonbridge

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (945 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,620 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,592 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,456 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,887 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (230 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,180 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,684 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Tonbridge

Most booked hotels in Tonbridge

Hever Castle Luxury Bed and Breakfast
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£118+
One Warwick Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£84+
The Carpenters Arms
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£78+
The Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£99+
The Leicester Arms Country Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£150+
The Hawkenbury
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£74+

Hiring a car in Tonbridge

Hiring a car in Tonbridge costs £37 per day, on average, or £73 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Tonbridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.66 and £23.54. The most frequently booked car type in Tonbridge is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Tonbridge costs £37 per day, on average, or £73 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Tonbridge (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.66 and £23.54. The most frequently booked car type in Tonbridge is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.