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.
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 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 Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Tilbury station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Cardiff to Tilbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Tilbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at West Ham station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Tilbury is 245.5 km. The road distance is 279 km.
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.
