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
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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Tonbridge, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Tonbridge to Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £23 for a 1h 33m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Tonbridge takes 130 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 miles.
Airlines serving Tonbridge
Where to stay in popular areas of Tonbridge
Most booked hotels in Tonbridge
Hiring a car in Tonbridge
Hiring a car in Tonbridge costs £31 per day, on average, or £62 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.77 and £23.69. 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, 82% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.