The average train between Exeter and Tilbury takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.
Trains run hourly between Exeter and Tilbury. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Tilbury at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Tilbury station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Exeter to Tilbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Tilbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Tilbury Town station.
Book your Exeter to Tilbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and c2c.
The distance between Exeter and Tilbury is 283.9 km. The road distance is 325 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Tilbury Town via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and London Fenchurch Street in around 3h 38m.