Edinburgh to Tilbury Trains

Edinburgh to Tilbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Tilbury takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. 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 51m
Duration: 417 mi
Distance: £171
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via West Ham station

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...

5h 22m

£143–197

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 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

8:20 PM → 6:50 AM
Arrives next day
10h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:20 AM
5h 43m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 11:51 AM
6h 1m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:20 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 1:20 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:20 AM
5h 43m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 11:51 AM
6h 1m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:20 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 1:20 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:20 AM
5h 43m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 11:51 AM
6h 1m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 12:20 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 1:20 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Tilbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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 £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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