The average train between Portsmouth and Tilbury takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Tilbury. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Tilbury at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Tilbury station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Portsmouth to Tilbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Tilbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Tilbury Town station.
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The distance between Portsmouth and Tilbury is 125.6 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Tilbury Town via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 2h 36m.