There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Tilbury by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Tilbury Towntrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
3h 38m£89–170Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Uk049 / ...
6h 5m£38–91Drive 194.8 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Tilburycar 194.8 mi
4h 2m£47–68Fly to London City Airport
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
5h 39m£231–461Train via West Ham station
- Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
4h 24m£85–199Fly to London Heathrow Airport
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
6h 28m£173–408Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
6h 15m£108–218
Exeter to Tilbury by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Tilbury is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Tilbury is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £85 - £170.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at London Hammersmith Bridge Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
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.
The distance between Exeter and Tilbury is 203 miles. The road distance is 195.9 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Tilbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Exeter to Tilbury, including transfers.
Exeter to Tilbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Tilbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
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 - £95 and takes 6h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £230 - £470 and takes 5h 39m.
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 £22–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- £340–1,100
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £240–430
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £220–700
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £180–600
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £250–800
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–450
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £160–340
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- £160–340
Flights from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £60–280
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £200–440
Flights from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–330
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Exeter to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £240–430
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–450
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–290
Flights from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £210–650
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–340
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Exeter to London Gatwick Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £85–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 744 4422
- contact@c2crail.co.uk
- Website
- c2c
Train from London Fenchurch Street to Tilbury Town
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–18
- Website
- c2c
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–160
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- Southern
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to London Hammersmith Bridge Road
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Exeter to Tilbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Hammersmith Bridge Road station.
Exeter to Tilbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Tilbury is 196 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Exeter to Tilbury.
Book your Exeter to Tilbury train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Exeter to Tilbury bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 2297+ hotels available in Tilbury.




























