What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Tilbury?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Tilbury is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Tilbury?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Tilbury is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £85 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Tilbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Christchurch Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Tilbury?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Tilbury Town via London Paddington and London Fenchurch Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Exeter to Tilbury?

The distance between Exeter and Tilbury is 203 miles. The road distance is 195.9 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Tilbury without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Tilbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £85 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Tilbury?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Exeter to Tilbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Tilbury bus from?

Exeter to Tilbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Tilbury train from?

Exeter to Tilbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Tilbury?

The best way to get from Exeter to Tilbury is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £180 - £440 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Exeter to Tilbury bus arrive?

Exeter to Tilbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Tilbury train arrive?

Exeter to Tilbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Tilbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Tilbury is 196 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Exeter to Tilbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Tilbury?

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Where can I stay near Tilbury?

There are 1512+ hotels available in Tilbury.

Exeter to Tilbury - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Tilbury by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Tilbury Towntrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
3h 38m
£88–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Uk049 / ...
6h 5m
£36–85
Drive 194.8 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Tilburycar 194.8 mi
4h 2m
£47–68
Fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
6h 36m
£187–438
Train via West Ham station
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
4h 25m
£83–196
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bus Stationbus X10
8h 22m
£44–101
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
5h 34m
£114–290
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
6h 24m
£271–622

Exeter to Tilbury by train and foot

180Weekly Services

3h 38mAverage Duration

£88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 202.1 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Tilbury, England?

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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Exeter to London Hammersmith Bridge Road 4 times a day. Tickets cost £17–30 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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