The average train between Canterbury and Tilbury takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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.
Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Tilbury. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Tilbury at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury 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 train from Canterbury to Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Tilbury station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Canterbury to Tilbury train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Tilbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Tilbury Town station.
Book your Canterbury to Tilbury train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Canterbury and Tilbury is 53.7 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Tilbury Town via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 1h 43m.