What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Tilbury?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Tilbury is to bus via Birmingham which costs £22 - £40 and takes 8h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Tilbury?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Tilbury is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £60 - £230.

How far is it from Preston to Tilbury?

The distance between Preston and Tilbury is 238 miles. The road distance is 242.2 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Tilbury without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Tilbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £60 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Preston to Tilbury, including transfers.

Train or bus from Preston to Tilbury?

The best way to get from Preston to Tilbury is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £60 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 7h 16m.

Can I drive from Preston to Tilbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Tilbury is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Preston to Tilbury.

Where can I stay near Tilbury?

There are 436+ hotels available in Tilbury.

Preston to Tilbury - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Preston 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 Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
3h 55m
£61–222
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall StUk030
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to UpminsterMichalovce
8h 37m
£22–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Coach Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)megabus M11
7h 16m
£26–49
Drive 240.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Tilbury240.8 mi
4h 4m
£60–86
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Tilbury Town
5h 19m
£85–254
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)MAN - LCY
6h 30m
£196–406
Train to Liverpool, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)LPL - LCY
6h 39m
£243–594
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
5h 54m
£100–307

Preston to Tilbury by train, bus, and foot

184Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Preston to Tilbury.

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Distance: 236.3 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £50–210 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Preston Coach Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) once daily. Tickets cost £18–25 and the journey takes 5h 55m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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