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How to get from Gravesend to Tilbury by bus and train?

From Gravesend to Tilbury by bus and train

To get from Gravesend to Tilbury in Tilbury, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Gravesend station to Greenhithe For Bluewater station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X80 bus and finally take the 73A bus from Bus Station, Lakeside station to Civic Square, Tilbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min.

100min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - X80X80
Bus - 73A73A
Walk to Tilbury
Leaves from Gravesend

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gravesend
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Greenhithe For Bluewater
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Greenhithe
    ID 4
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X80X80
    Wait for bus
    X80
    Chafford Hundred
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Lakeside
    ID P
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Lakeside
    ID G
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 73A73A
    Wait for bus
    73A
    Tilbury
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Square, Tilbury
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tilbury
    Walk to
    Tilbury
    Manor Road
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gravesend to Tilbury by bus and train via THAMESLINK, X80 and 73A

To get from Gravesend to Tilbury in Tilbury, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the THAMESLINK train from Gravesend station to Greenhithe For Bluewater station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X80 bus and finally take the 73A bus from Bus Station, Lakeside station to Civic Square, Tilbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - X80X80
Bus - 73A73A
Walk to Tilbury
Leaves from Gravesend

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gravesend
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Kentish Town
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Greenhithe For Bluewater
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Greenhithe
    ID 4
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X80X80
    Wait for bus
    X80
    Chafford Hundred
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Lakeside
    ID P
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Lakeside
    ID G
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 73A73A
    Wait for bus
    73A
    Tilbury
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Square, Tilbury
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tilbury
    Walk to
    Tilbury
    Manor Road
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gravesend to Tilbury

The distance between Gravesend, Tilbury and Tilbury, Tilbury is approximately 29.86 km, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gravesend to Tilbury by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Tilbury – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Gravesend

Gravesend is located at Gravesend, Tilbury and the nearest public transport station is Gravesend.

Train stations close to Gravesend:

  • Northfleet

Bus stations close to Gravesend:

  • Gravesend
  • Barrack Row, Gravesend
  • Garrick Street, Gravesend

Public transport stations close to Tilbury, Tilbury

Tilbury is located at Manor Road, Tilbury and the nearest public transport station is Cowper Avenue, Tilbury.

Train stations close to Tilbury:

  • Northfleet
  • Swanscombe

Bus stations close to Tilbury:

  • Cowper Avenue, Tilbury
  • Gainsborough Avenue, Tilbury
  • Brennan Road, Tilbury

Alternative route from Gravesend to Tilbury by bus and train via THAMESLINK, X80 and 73A

To get from Gravesend to Tilbury in Tilbury, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the THAMESLINK train from Gravesend station to Greenhithe For Bluewater station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X80 bus and finally take the 73A bus from Bus Station, Lakeside station to Civic Square, Tilbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Train - THAMESLINK
Bus - X80X80
Bus - 73A73A
Walk to Tilbury
Leaves from Gravesend

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gravesend
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Kentish Town
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Greenhithe For Bluewater
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Greenhithe
    ID 4
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X80X80
    Wait for bus
    X80
    Chafford Hundred
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Lakeside
    ID P
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Lakeside
    ID G
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 73A73A
    Wait for bus
    73A
    Tilbury
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Civic Square, Tilbury
    44 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tilbury
    Walk to
    Tilbury
    Manor Road
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gravesend to Tilbury?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line X80, Bus line 73A.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gravesend to Tilbury?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line X80, Bus line 73A.

  • Is there a direct train between Gravesend and Tilbury?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gravesend to Tilbury?

    The SOUTHEASTERN train line goes from London Charing Cross station near Gravesend in London to Greenhithe For Bluewater station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Greenhithe For Bluewater station near Tilbury in Tilbury.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gravesend to Tilbury by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Gravesend in London and Tilbury in Tilbury by train and bus is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gravesend to get to Tilbury?

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the London Charing Cross station near Gravesend in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gravesend and Tilbury?

    Get off the train at the Greenhithe For Bluewater stop, which is closest to Tilbury in Tilbury.