York to Tonbridge by train

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Overview: trains from York to Tonbridge

Find the key information for travelling by train from York 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 04:40 View journey
Last train 22:25 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr View journey
Distance (km) 322
Trains / day 51 View all
Cheapest journey €87.72 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 8m
Train operators 8

Travelling by train from York to Tonbridge

Ready to travel from York to Tonbridge by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between York and Tonbridge

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €87.72, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

York to Tonbridge departure frequency and train timetable

With 51 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 15 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:40 and the last one is at 22:25. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:40, with the last one at 22:13.

How long does the train from York to Tonbridge take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 3 hours, with trains covering a total distance of 322 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between York and Tonbridge?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your York to Tonbridge travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Tonbridge.

FAQs about the train journey from York to Tonbridge

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

The trip from York to Tonbridge covers a distance of 322 kilometres.

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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.