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Trip Overview

The average train between Tilbury and Cardiff takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Tilbury to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 36m
Duration
174 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Subway, train

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  1. Take the subway from West Ham station to Paddingtonsubway subway Hammersmith & City
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 35m
£72–127

Tilbury to Cardiff train times

Trains run hourly between Tilbury and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Tilbury is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 28m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 18m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 28m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 18m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 28m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 18m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 28m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 18m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 28m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 23m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 18m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 52m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 39m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 43m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tilbury to Cardiff? 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.

Map of how to get from Tilbury to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Tilbury, England and Cardiff, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Tilbury to Cardiff. However, you can take the train to West Ham, walk to West Ham station, take the subway to Paddington, walk to London Paddington, then take the train to Cardiff Central.

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