The average train between Southampton and Tilbury takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Southampton 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 Southampton and Tilbury. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Tilbury at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Tilbury station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Southampton to Tilbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Tilbury train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Tilbury Town station.
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The distance between Southampton and Tilbury is 138.1 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Tilbury Town via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 2h 22m.