The average bus between Edinburgh and Tilbury takes 18h 38m and the fastest bus takes 14h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Tilbury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Edinburgh and Tilbury. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Tilbury at 1:49 PM. All services require a transfer at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and take an average of 18h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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14h 11m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Tilbury station via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 38m.
Edinburgh to Tilbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Tilbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.
Book your Edinburgh to Tilbury bus tickets online with FlixBus, National Express and Ensign Bus.
The distance between Edinburgh and Tilbury is 551.3 km. The road distance is 691 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 9h 5m.