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 £27 - £60 and takes 6h 15m.

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 36m and costs £65 - £140.

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 36m.

How far is it from Exeter to Tilbury?

The distance between Exeter and Tilbury is 203 miles. The road distance is 196 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 36m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Exeter to Tilbury, including transfers.

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 36m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £60 and takes 6h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £200 - £480 and takes 6h 19m.

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 3h 58m 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 2261+ hotels available in Tilbury.

Exeter to Tilbury - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 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 PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Tilbury TownLondon Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
3h 36m
£68–133
Train via West Ham station
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London WaterlooExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
4h 25m
£24–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
6h 15m
£28–56
Drive 194.8 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Tilbury194.8 mi
3h 58m
£49–71
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)EXT - LCY
6h 19m
£200–475
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)EXT - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
5h 38m
£118–310
Fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EXT - LHR
6h 26m
£164–473

Exeter to Tilbury by train and foot

169Weekly Services

3h 36mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 202.1 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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 36m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals hourly. Tickets cost £19–45 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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