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The average train between Edinburgh and Tilbury takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh 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.

5h 53m
Duration
417 mi
Distance
£171
Average price
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Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 23m
£144–198

Edinburgh to Tilbury train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Tilbury. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Tilbury at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)c2c5h 43m • 2 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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: 416.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Tilbury, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 8m.

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