There are 4 ways to get from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Bearsted by train, bus, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 1 h 34 min
$27 - $42
Cheapest option
Line 7 bus • 1 h 42 min
$11
2 alternative options
Taxi • 32 min
$60 - $75
Drive • 32 min
$4 - $7
What companies run services between Royal Tunbridge Wells, England and Bearsted, England?
You can take a train from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Bearsted via Sevenoaks and Otford in around 1 h 34 min. Alternatively, Arriva Kent & Surrey operates a bus from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Bearsted every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $8 and the journey takes 1 h 15 min.

- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Tunbridge Wells to Sevenoaks
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10 - $15
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Schedules at
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
- Off-Peak Day Single
- $14 - $20
- Anytime Day Single
- $10 - $15
Train from Otford to Bearsted
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13 - $19
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Schedules at
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
- Off-Peak Day Single
- $16 - $24
- Anytime Day Single
- $13 - $19

- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Tunbridge Wells, War Memorial to Maidstone Town Centre, The Cannon
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8
- Schedules at
- arrivabus.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $60 - $75
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Bearsted?
The distance between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Bearsted is 27 km. The road distance is 33 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Bearsted?
The cheapest way to get from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Bearsted is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 32 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Bearsted?
The quickest way to get from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Bearsted is to taxi which takes 32 min and costs £40 - £55.
Is there a direct train between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Bearsted?
No, there is no direct train from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Bearsted. However, there are services departing from Tunbridge Wells and arriving at Bearsted via Sevenoaks and Otford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1 h 34 min.
Is there a direct bus between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Bearsted?
No, there is no direct bus from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Bearsted. However, there are services departing from Tunbridge Wells, War Memorial and arriving at Bearsted, Otham Lane via Maidstone Town Centre, The Cannon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1 h 42 min.
How long does it take to get from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Bearsted?
It takes approximately 1 h 34 min to get from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Bearsted, including transfers.