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There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Tilbury by train, bus, 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 35m
    £84–145

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Charing Crossbus bus N9
    3. Take the bus from Charing Cross to Barking Stationbus bus N15
    4. Take the train from Barking to Tilbury Towntrain train
    7h 39m
    £36–124

  3. Drive  194.8 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Tilburycar car 194.8 mi
    4h 2m
    £49–71

  4. Fly to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    7h 53m
    £241–518

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
    4h 23m
    £74–146

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EXT - LHR
    6h 48m
    £204–475

  7. 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
    5h 36m
    £112–307

Exeter to Tilbury by train and subway

Calendar168Weekly Services
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 201.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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 6m. Alternatively, Aurigny, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY) once daily.

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