What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Tilbury?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Tilbury is to bus via West Ham station which costs £55 - £90 and takes 10h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Tilbury?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Tilbury is to fly and train which takes 3h 59m and costs £90 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Tilbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Tilbury?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Tilbury Town via King's Cross St. Pancras station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Tilbury?

The distance between Edinburgh and Tilbury is 419 miles. The road distance is 387.7 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Tilbury without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Tilbury without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £140 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Tilbury?

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Edinburgh to Tilbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Tilbury bus from?

Edinburgh to Tilbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Tilbury train from?

Edinburgh to Tilbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Tilbury?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Tilbury is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £140 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via West Ham station, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Tilbury bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Tilbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Tilbury train arrive?

Edinburgh to Tilbury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Tilbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Tilbury is 388 miles. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Edinburgh to Tilbury.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Tilbury?

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Edinburgh to Tilbury - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Tilbury by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 23m
£144–198
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Tilbury Towntrain
4h 55m
£54–162
Bus via West Ham station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Ukx010 / ...
10h 25m
£59–86
Drive 385.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Tilburycar 385.4 mi
6h 58m
£96–139
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from West Ham to Tilbury Towntrain
3h 59m
£94–314
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus x80
11h 58m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Tilbury Towntrain
4h 51m
£92–292
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
4h 36m
£90–360
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Tilbury Towntrain
5h 3m
£62–176
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Tilbury Towntrain
4h 54m
£64–164
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Tilbury Towntrain
5h 30m
£70–206

Edinburgh to Tilbury by train and subway

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Distance: 416.9 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Tilbury, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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