Trains from York Train Station
to Tunbridge Wells
From £51.40
York Train Station to Tunbridge Wellsby train on average takes 3 hrs 41 mins
York Train Station to Tunbridge Wells one way only
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- Trains depart every 44 minutes
- First train leaves York Train Station at 04:40
- Last train leaves York Train Station at 21:19
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York to Tunbridge Wells train times
| Last updated: 02:01:54
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
04:40 York On Time | 08:42 Tunbridge Wells On Time | Anytime Single, London North Eastern Railway | 4h 2m, 3 changes | ||
06:00 York On Time | 09:40 Tunbridge Wells On Time | Anytime Single, London North Eastern Railway | 3h 40m, 3 changes | ||
06:33 York On Time | 10:08 Tunbridge Wells On Time | Anytime Single, London North Eastern Railway | 3h 35m, 3 changes | ||
07:02 York On Time | 10:40 Tunbridge Wells On Time | Anytime Single, London North Eastern Railway | 3h 38m, 3 changes | ||
07:37 York On Time | 11:09 Tunbridge Wells On Time | Anytime Single, London North Eastern Railway | 3h 32m, 3 changes |
York Train Station facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GR
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- First Class Lounge
Opening hours
Monday - Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Location: On Platform 3.
Tickets Accepted in LNER First Class Lounge:
- Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
- Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the LNER route
- Any LNER First Class packages
- First Advance (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER Self-Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER & connections)
- Inclusive Tour Tickets (eg. Superbreak)
- Weekend First
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all LNER First Class Lounges
Facilities: Toilets, TV, charging points for mobile phones, screens with updated train information. Wi-Fi: Yes Showers: No
Our first class lounges offer a selection of complimentary refreshments such as tea, coffee, water, and various crisps and biscuits. Other items are also available to purchase through Lets Eat at Your Seat by scanning the QR code at your table taking you to the LEAYS portal where you will be able to purchase additional items.
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
Waiting Room opening hours are at all times that the station is open
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetYes
Station concourse
- ToiletsYes
The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff. Toilet opening hours are at all times that the station is open.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
Outside the station
- Atm MachineYes
Located on concourse
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Milner York
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff. Toilet opening hours are at all times that the station is open.
- Accessible toiletsYes
The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Wifi
- Annotation
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03457 225333 - Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Located at the front of the Station
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Car Park 1
Notes
Operator Name: London North Eastern Railway
Name: Station Short Stay Car Park
Spaces: 30
Number Accessible Spaces: 6
Accessible Spaces Note:Parking is chargeable for all vehicles. £2.00 for first hour, then £10.00 per hour.
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Per Hour: £3.50
Note:Short stay 21-60 mins - £3.50
Short stay 61-120 mins - £6.50
The short-stay car park will be closed every Saturday and Sunday up to and including Sunday 23 March. Parking for Blue Badge holders remains available as normal.
The station long stay car park will be closed until further notice.
This is part of the York Station Gateway Project, where Network Rail will construct a new multi-storey car park on the site.
Parking for Blue Badge holders is available in the short stay car park. All other users must find alternative facilities and allow extra time for travel. For other locations visit York.gov.uk/CarParks.
- Car Park 2
Notes
The station long stay car park will be closed until further notice.
This is part of the York Station Gateway Project, where Network Rail will construct a new multi-storey car park on the site.
Parking for Blue Badge holders is available in the short stay car park. All other users must find alternative facilities and allow extra time for travel. For other locations visit York.gov.uk/CarParks.
Operator Name: London North Eastern Railway
Name: York Station Long Stay Car Park
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.lner.co.uk/Opening Times
Sun 24hCharges
Off-peak: £7.50
Daily: £20.00
Weekly: £75.00
Monthly: £227.50
Annual: £1,925.00
Saturday: £7.50
Sunday: £7.50
Note:Closure of long stay car park from 15 March 2025
From 23:59 on Friday 14 March, the station long stay car park will be closed until further notice.
This is part of the York Station Gateway Project, where Network Rail will construct a new multi-storey car park on the site.
Parking for blue badge holders will be unaffected. All other users must find alternative facilities and allow extra time for travel. For other locations visit York.gov.uk/CarParks.
Short Stay 30-60 mins £3.50
Short Stay 61-120 mins - £6.50
Going away for a long weekend? Park from 10:00 on Friday until 23:59 on Monday for just £15.
Simply purchase your ticket at the car park on the day.
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces626
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Annotation
80 secure stands.
- TypeCompounds
Stands
Racks
- Accessibility
- Helpline
03457 225 225 or 18001 03457 225 225 (Text relay service)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
When arriving for booked or turn-up-and-go assistance, the meeting point is the Customer Information Point on the main concourse. Staff are available to provide Passenger Assist at all times that trains are operating for customers who have booked or who travel as turn-up-and-go. Assistance is available both to board/alight trains and also navigating around the station.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
Available during Travel Centre opening times
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
- Accessible toiletsYes
The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Step Free Access
This station has step free access to all platforms.
This station is a category A station according to the Office of Rail and Road station classification system https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955.
Lifts and level access to all platforms. Lift available from station concourse (platform 3) to platforms 5 -11. Customer assistance available 'Call for Aid' button by taxi rank at front of station. No level access to National Rail Museum via platforms 10/11, exit at front of station and around Station Hotel.
Staff can deploy station ramps at all times when trains are operating through this station to help customers who need step-free access board any train at this station. Where in circumstances beyond our control station staff are not available, on train staff can deploy the on board ramp if necessary.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
- First Class lounge
- Details
Opening hours
Monday - Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
Location: On Platform 3.
Tickets Accepted in LNER First Class Lounge:
- Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
- Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the LNER route
- Any LNER First Class packages
- First Advance (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER Self-Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER & connections)
- Inclusive Tour Tickets (eg. Superbreak)
- Weekend First
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all LNER First Class Lounges
Facilities: Toilets, TV, charging points for mobile phones, screens with updated train information. Wi-Fi: Yes Showers: No
Our first class lounges offer a selection of complimentary refreshments such as tea, coffee, water, and various crisps and biscuits. Other items are also available to purchase through Lets Eat at Your Seat by scanning the QR code at your table taking you to the LEAYS portal where you will be able to purchase additional items.
Station Message
The gents toilets on platform 1 are out of use.
Tunbridge Wells facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Seasons, Single and Return tickets are now available digitally on The Key. To find out more or apply online, go to www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/tickets/the-key or get a smartcard from all staffed Southeastern ticket offices.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for SE
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Heated waiting room on both platforms Only available when staff present
- Station BuffetYes
Coffee shop and Selecta vending machines
- ToiletsYes
On Platform 1 and Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toiletsYes
On Platform 1 and Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly
- Baby ChangeYes
Only available when staff present
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
Outside the station
- Atm MachineYes
- ShopsYes
newspapers
- Rail replacement locations
Outside of platform 1 (what 3 words: bronze.deed.judge)
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
On Platform 1 and Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours
- Accessible toiletsYes
On Platform 1 and Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0345 322 7021 - AvailableYes
- Operator NameSoutheastern Customer Services
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Information Services Open
Train running Information and advice on how to get assistance available through the Help Point.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
On platform
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Car Park 1
Notes
Annual season holders only
Operator Name: A P C O A Parking
Name: Premium Car Park
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Spaces Note:Parking is free for disabled customers by displaying a valid Blue Badge in any car parking space, however you must register your vehicle in advance at https://bluebadge.apcoa.co.uk/.
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/carparksCharges
Off-peak: £8.10
Daily: £9.00
Weekly: £36.10
Monthly: £126.80
Three Monthly: £378.30
Six Monthly: £757.50
Annual: £1,357.00
Saturday: £6.30
Sunday: £4.00
Note:Off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £4.00
- Car Park 2
Notes
From 5th March 2023 - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £2.50
Operator Name: A P C O A Parking
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 75
Number Accessible Spaces: 4
Accessible Spaces Note:Parking is free for disabled customers by displaying a valid Blue Badge in any car parking space, however you must register your vehicle in advance at https://bluebadge.apcoa.co.uk/.
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Fri 24hCharges
Annual: £1,730.00
Note:Annual season holders only.
See www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/carparks for more information
- Car Park 3
Notes
Operator Name: Southeastern
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 214
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Spaces Note:Parking is free for disabled customers by displaying a valid Blue Badge in any car parking space, however you must register your vehicle in advance at https://bluebadge.apcoa.co.uk/.
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Annual: £1,730.00
Note:Annual season holders only.
See www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/carparks for more information
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces118
- ShelteredYes
- CctvNo
- Location
car park, Platform 1& outside station
- Annotation
You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:00 to 01:45
Sun 07:20 to 00:30 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
booking hall
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
There are standing height and wheelchair height ticket counters available.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible Public Telephones
Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible toiletsYes
On Platform 1 and Platform 2 - Available during staffing hours. This toilet is stoma friendly
- Step Free Access
Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to platform 1 for services towards London via the main entrance. Step free access to platform 2 via the lift from Mount Pleasant Road entrance for services towards Hastings. Step free interchange between platforms via steep path approximately 200 metres. Step access between platforms via the station footbridge.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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