The average train between Tilbury and Exeter takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Tilbury to Exeter. 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 Tilbury and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tilbury is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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3h 47m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Tilbury to Exeter? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Tilbury to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Tilbury station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Tilbury to Exeter train services, operated by c2c, depart from London Paddington station.
Tilbury to Exeter train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Tilbury to Exeter train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Tilbury and Exeter is 283.9 km. The road distance is 325 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £70–140 and the journey takes 2h 10m.