The cheapest and fastest trains from Tilbury to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£99
Average price
£99
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
338 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tilbury to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tilbury to Plymouth will cost around £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £99.
Of the 1 trains that leave Tilbury for Plymouth every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 338 km distance in an average of 5 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 25 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.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tilbury to Plymouth
Trains from Tilbury to Plymouth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £211 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 17:33. The fastest train covers the 338 km distance in 4h 11m.
Distance 338 km |
Average train duration 4h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £211 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 11m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 17:33 |
Train companies: c2c from Tilbury to Plymouth trainsc2c trains will get you between Tilbury and Plymouth from £211. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Tilbury to Plymouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tilbury to Plymouth 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 Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Tilbury and Plymouth
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 19:15 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 08:10 - 16:15
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: The Accessible toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets can be accessed from the front of station; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Access from the front of station. This can be accessed using a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside station entrance to platforms 1 & 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses in both directions depart from bus stops outside entrance to platform 2
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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