The average bus between Harwich and Tilbury takes 6h 44m and the fastest bus takes 5h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harwich 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 every 4 hours between Harwich and Tilbury. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 5:46 PM which arrives into Tilbury at 5:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Stanwell Street and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 35m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Harwich to Tilbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Harwich to Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Tilbury station via Stanwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
Harwich to Tilbury bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Mayflower Avenue station.
Harwich to Tilbury bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Harwich and Tilbury is 82.8 km. The road distance is 125 km.
You can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Calcutta Road via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 8m.