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Exeter to Tilbury trains

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The average train between Exeter and Tilbury takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.

4h 6m
Duration
202 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 40m
£85–147

Exeter to Tilbury train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Tilbury. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Tilbury at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)c2c8h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)c2c5h 43m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)c2c3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)c2c3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)c2c4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)c2c5h 43m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)c2c3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)c2c3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)c2c4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)c2c5h 43m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)c2c3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)c2c3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)c2c4h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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: 201.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Tilbury, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 13m.

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