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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Tilbury
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£63
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£63
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
3 h 46 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
3 h 46 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
285 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Tilbury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Tilbury will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
Fast trains
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from Manchester to Tilbury, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 285 km distance in an average of 3 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
7:343h46Manchester11:20Tilbury£631One-way0 changes
- 7:343h46Manchester11:20Tilbury£631One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester to Tilbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Tilbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, while a train costs an average of £240.
Distance: 285 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£240 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £57 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Tilbury is a coach with an average price of £38.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Tilbury:
A coach is £202 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Tilbury costing on average £240.
The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Tilbury is by train with an average journey time of 3h 46m.
Other travel options to Tilbury take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 15m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Tilbury including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (3h 46m by train vs 4h 8m by car). Tickets start at around £240 compared to roughly £57 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Manchester to Tilbury train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Tilbury trains for tomorrow, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 7:34 Manchester | 3h46 | 11:20 Tilbury | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Tilbury
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Tilbury run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £240 but you can travel from only £38 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:43, the last at 20:14. The fastest train covers the 285 km distance in 3h 46m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £38
Distance 285 km |
Average train duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £240 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 4:43 |
Last train 20:14 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £38
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Manchester to Tilbury trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Manchester and Tilbury from £38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Avanti West Coast Duration
3h 46m
Cheapest Avanti West Coast Price
£240
Avanti West Coast frequency
16 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Complete guide to Tilbury
Things to do in Tilbury
Discover the best of Tilbury — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tilbury trip today.
- Recommended
Thurrock Museum
Museum in Grays Museum with changing displays on archaeology, local life and art. A compact, informative stop close to Tilbury.
- Recommended
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Maritime museum in nearby Chatham showcasing dockyard history, warship collections and historic vessels, ideal for a Thames heritage day trip.
- Recommended
Thames Estuary Path
Thames-side green space with wide river views, historic interpretation and open walking routes near Tilbury Fort and Coalhouse Fort.
- Recommended
Coalhouse Fort Park
Popular riverside park east of Tilbury with sea wall walks, military heritage and estuary views. A favourite local area for fresh-air walks.
Chafford Gorges Nature Park
Nature reserve with easy trails, birdwatching and broad marshland scenery. It offers a quieter side of the Thames landscape near Tilbury.
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Jellied Eels
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
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.
Fried Whitebait
Whitebait are small fish, usually dusted and fried, popular in estuary pubs and seaside towns around Essex for their fresh local coastal character.
Osborne Bros Seafood Merchants
Well-known seafood venue in nearby Westcliff-on-Sea, popular for oysters, fish and shellfish from the Essex coast.
Siva Tandoori
Casual Indian restaurant in Tilbury known for classic curries, tandoori dishes and a straightforward local atmosphere.
The World's End
Traditional pub near Tilbury serving British favourites and drinks in a relaxed, historic riverside setting.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for the UK. Dining and local transport are manageable, but accommodation nearby can be costly, especially with easy access to London.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £50+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.80-4 for a regular coffee.
Tipping culture
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.
FAQs: Manchester to Tilbury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Tilbury by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tilbury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Manchester to Tilbury can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £240, while the average price tends to be around £240.
The train journey from Manchester to Tilbury covers a distance of 285 km and takes approximately 3h 46m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train distance from Manchester to Tilbury is 285 km.
The first train from Manchester to Tilbury leaves at 4:43.
The last train from Manchester to Tilbury departs at 20:14.
Trains from Manchester to Tilbury run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Manchester to Tilbury.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Manchester to Tilbury.
To get from Manchester to Tilbury, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Manchester to Tilbury.
The train station in Manchester that goes to Tilbury is Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), and it arrives at Tilbury Town (TIL).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Tilbury is by coach, costing approximately £38.
Booking trains from Manchester to Tilbury in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Manchester to Tilbury offers varied scenery, including glimpses of the Pennines and stretches of countryside, but it is predominantly urban and industrial as you approach Tilbury.
A day trip from Manchester to Tilbury is not feasible as the travel duration is 3h 46m. However, trains run 3 times per day for this 285 km journey.
Tilbury can be explored in a day, focusing on its main attractions such as the Tilbury Fort and the historic waterfront, although some travellers might prefer an additional day to explore nearby areas or enjoy a more leisurely visit.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester to Tilbury.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Tilbury
Most Manchester to Tilbury trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Tilbury Town station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Tilbury train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Manchester
Arrival train stations in Tilbury
Which Manchester station do trains to Tilbury leave from?
Trains from Manchester to Tilbury leave from Manchester Piccadilly. The station is 1 km from Manchester city centre at Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom.
Manchester PiccadillyPiccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom+44 3457114141
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Bus201, 203, 202, 205 · 1m · £2 · every ~56 min
TramBlue Line, Red Line, Pink Line, Purple Line, Yellow Line · 3m · £2 · every ~47 min
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Manchester AirportManchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainLiverpool Lime Street - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe, Blackpool North - Manchester Airport, Barrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport, Windermere - Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly - Wilmslow, Manchester Piccadilly - Manchester Airport, Millom - Manchester Airport, Lancaster - Manchester Airport, Manchester Oxford Road - Manchester Airport, Corkickle - Manchester Airport, Preston - Manchester Airport · 17m · £4 · every ~9 min
BusUk980, Uk076, Uk074, Uk072, Ukn23 · 30m · £0.90 · every ~2 min
43, 103 · 1h 2m · £2 · every ~29 min
43, 103 · 1h 6m · £2 · every ~29 min
TramNavy Line · 51m · £4 · every ~16 min
Navy Line · 54m · £4 · every ~8 min
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Tilbury station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Trains from Manchester to Tilbury arrive at Tilbury Town. Tilbury Town is from Tilbury city centre.
Tilbury TownTilbury Town station, St Andrews Road, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 7BJ
City-centre transport
Getting to Tilbury Town from Tilbury city centre
Bus200 · 4m · £3 · every ~5 min
Tilbury Town train station facilities and services
Tilbury Town has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Tilbury Town.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tilbury Town. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tilbury Town: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Tilbury Town: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tilbury Town: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Lifts are available from street level to both platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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