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How to get fromExeter to Tilburyby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Tilbury by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    3h 40m
    £85–146

  2. Drive  194.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Exeter to Tilburycar car 194.8 mi
    4h 2m
    £48–70

  3. Fly to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    5h 40m
    £251–468

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
    4h 24m
    £75–146

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EXT - LHR
    6h 28m
    £204–395

  6. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    6h 6m
    £107–257

Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, Aurigny, Loganair, and British Airways fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY) once daily.

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