The average train between Reading and Tilbury takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Reading 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 every 30 minutes between Reading and Tilbury. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Tilbury at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Tilbury station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Reading to Tilbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Tilbury train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Tilbury Town station.
Book your Reading to Tilbury train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and c2c.
The distance between Reading and Tilbury is 92.5 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Tilbury Town via London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station, and London Fenchurch Street in around 2h 5m.
