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 £30 - £75 and takes 6h 7m.

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 30m and costs £85 - £170.

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 30m.

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 30m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m 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 30m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 7m, you could also fly, which costs £230 - £700 and takes 5h 41m.

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 59m 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 2263+ 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

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
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 30m
£87–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Uk049 / ...
6h 7m
£34–73
Drive 194.8 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Tilburycar 194.8 mi
3h 59m
£48–69
Fly to London City Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
5h 41m
£231–672
Train via West Ham station
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
4h 25m
£84–188
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Charing Crossbus N9
3. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Barking Stationbus N15
4. Take the train from Barking to Tilbury Towntrain
7h 36m
£39–156
Fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
6h 25m
£167–457
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
6h 19m
£109–290

Exeter to Tilbury by train and foot

180Weekly Services

3h 30mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Tilbury.

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Distance: 202.1 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Exeter to London Hammersmith Bridge Road 4 times a day. Tickets cost £16–29 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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