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Edinburgh to Tilbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Tilbury takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to Tilbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 56m
Duration
417 mi
Distance
£149
Average price
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Frequency

Train via West Ham station

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 24m
£125–200

Edinburgh to Tilbury train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Tilbury. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Tilbury at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 416.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Tilbury, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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