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Cardiff to Tilbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Tilbury takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Cardiff 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.

3h 28m
Duration
174 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train, subway

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the subway from Paddington to West Ham stationsubway subway Hammersmith & City
3h 23m
£73–125

Cardiff to Tilbury train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and 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 Tilbury at 5:46 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.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

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  • Distance: 173.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Tilbury, England?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Tilbury. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, walk to Paddington, take the subway to West Ham station, walk to West Ham, then take the train to Tilbury Town.

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