Manchester to Tonbridge by train

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Overview: trains from Manchester to Tonbridge

Find the key information for travelling by train from Manchester to Tonbridge, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:05 View journey
Last train 21:15 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 21m View journey
Distance (km) 306
Trains / day 40 View all
Cheapest journey CA$119.62 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 47m
Train operators 6

Explore Manchester to Tonbridge by train

Thinking about travelling from Manchester to Tonbridge by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Cost of train tickets between Manchester and Tonbridge

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Tonbridge start at CA$119.62. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Manchester to Tonbridge is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 4 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Manchester to Tonbridge departure timetable

On this route, 40 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Manchester at 05:05 and the last leaving at 21:15 during the week.

For weekend travel to Tonbridge, the earliest departure is at 06:10 and the last one is at 20:55. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 20 minutes.

Average train travel time from Manchester to Tonbridge

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 21 minutes, travelling a total distance of 306 kilometres.

When are tickets between Manchester and Tonbridge available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Manchester and Tonbridge can be purchased 4 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

More information on train travel from Manchester to Tonbridge

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Tonbridge city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Manchester to Tonbridge

Want to know more about your journey from Manchester to Tonbridge? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Manchester to Tonbridge covers 306 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.