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Tilbury Fort Museum
Museum within Tilbury Fort covering the site's defences, garrison life and Thames history. A practical starting point for a fort visit.
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Coventry to Tilbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Coventry to Tilbury you need to make at least 3 changes.

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Buses from Coventry to Tilbury run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 166 km distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 166 km |
Average bus duration 4h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Coventry to Tilbury.
The table below shows live departures for Coventry to Tilbury coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:50 Coventry | 7h13 | 9:03 Calcutta Road | 3 changes | |
![]() | 4:20 Coventry | 6h29 | 10:49 Calcutta Road | 3 changes | |
![]() | 6:35 Coventry | 7h14 | 13:49 Calcutta Road | 3 changes | |
![]() | 8:40 Coventry | 7h16 | 15:56 Calcutta Road | 3 changes | |
![]() | 10:35 Coventry | 7h16 | 17:51 Calcutta Road | 3 changes | |
![]() | 19:00 Coventry | 10h53 | 5:53 Calcutta Road | 3 changes | |
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Museum within Tilbury Fort covering the site's defences, garrison life and Thames history. A practical starting point for a fort visit.
Museum in Grays Museum with changing displays on archaeology, local life and art. A compact, informative stop close to Tilbury.
Maritime museum in nearby Chatham showcasing dockyard history, warship collections and historic vessels, ideal for a Thames heritage day trip.
Thames-side green space with wide river views, historic interpretation and open walking routes near Tilbury Fort and Coalhouse Fort.
Popular riverside park east of Tilbury with sea wall walks, military heritage and estuary views. A favourite local area for fresh-air walks.
Nature reserve with easy trails, birdwatching and broad marshland scenery. It offers a quieter side of the Thames landscape near Tilbury.
Jellied eels are a classic Thames-side dish of chopped eels set in savoury stock jelly, long linked with working river communities in Essex and East London.
Pie, mash and liquor is a traditional Thames Estuary meal: minced beef pie with mashed potato and parsley sauce, widely eaten across nearby Essex and East London.
Whitebait are small fish, usually dusted and fried, popular in estuary pubs and seaside towns around Essex for their fresh local coastal character.
Well-known seafood venue in nearby Westcliff-on-Sea, popular for oysters, fish and shellfish from the Essex coast.
Casual Indian restaurant in Tilbury known for classic curries, tandoori dishes and a straightforward local atmosphere.
Traditional pub near Tilbury serving British favourites and drinks in a relaxed, historic riverside setting.
Moderate for the UK. Dining and local transport are manageable, but accommodation nearby can be costly, especially with easy access to London.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coventry to Tilbury by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tilbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Coventry to Tilbury buses use the Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station to station pair. Use this guide to compare Coventry and Tilbury bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Available at Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station: Ramps.
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