The average train between Cardiff and Port of Tilbury takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff to Port of 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 Cardiff and Port of Tilbury. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Port of Tilbury at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Port of Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Port of Tilbury station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Cardiff to Port of Tilbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Port of Tilbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Cardiff to Port of Tilbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and c2c.
The distance between Cardiff and Port of Tilbury is 244.1 km. The road distance is 279 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £65–130 and the journey takes 1h 58m.