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

From Dartford to Tilbury by bus and train

To get from Dartford to Tilbury in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Dartford station to Cannon Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C2C train and finally take the C2C bus from Grays station to Tilbury Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - C2C
Bus - C2CC2C
Leaves from Dartford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dartford
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Cannon Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cannon Street
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fenchurch Street
    990 m • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Grays
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grays
    35 min
  • 7
    Bus - C2CC2C
    Wait for bus
    C2C
    Bus Replacement: Pitsea
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Tilbury Town
    Ride to bus station
    Tilbury Town
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Dartford to Tilbury by DLR and train

To get from Dartford to Tilbury in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one DLR line: take the THAMESLINK train from Dartford station to Woolwich Arsenal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DLR DLR and finally take the C2C train from West Ham station to Grays station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is £13.40.

136min£13.40
Train - THAMESLINK
DLR - DLR
Train - C2C
Walk to Tilbury
Leaves from Dartford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dartford
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    London Bridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Woolwich Arsenal
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Woolwich Arsenal
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Stratford International
  • 6
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    West Ham
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Grays
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grays
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tilbury
    Walk to
    Tilbury
    3.82 km • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Dartford to Tilbury

The distance between Dartford, London and Tilbury, London is approximately 61.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dartford to Tilbury by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Dartford

Dartford is located at Dartford, London and the nearest public transport station is Home Gardens, Dartford.

Bus stations close to Dartford:

  • Home Gardens, Dartford
  • Dartford Station (D)
  • Dartford Station (C)

Public transport stations close to Tilbury, London

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

Train stations close to Tilbury:

  • Northfleet
  • Swanscombe

Bus stations close to Tilbury:

  • Amazon, Tilbury
  • Toronto Road, Tilbury
  • Russell Road, Tilbury

From Dartford to Tilbury by DLR and train

To get from Dartford to Tilbury in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one DLR line: take the THAMESLINK train from Dartford station to Woolwich Arsenal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DLR DLR and finally take the C2C train from West Ham station to Grays station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is £13.40.

136min£13.40
Train - THAMESLINK
DLR - DLR
Train - C2C
Walk to Tilbury
Leaves from Dartford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Dartford
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    London Bridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Woolwich Arsenal
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to DLR station
    Walk to DLR station
    Woolwich Arsenal
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    DLR - DLR
    Wait for DLR
    DLR
    Stratford International
  • 6
    Ride to DLR station
    Ride to DLR station
    West Ham
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    Grays
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grays
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tilbury
    Walk to
    Tilbury
    3.82 km • 49 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line C2C, Bus line C2C.

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

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line DLR, Bus line C2C.

  • Is there a direct train between Dartford and Tilbury?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dartford to Tilbury?

    The SOUTHEASTERN train line goes from London Cannon Street station near Dartford in Dartford to Cannon Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Cannon Street station near Tilbury in London.

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

    The total travel time between Dartford in Dartford and Tilbury in London by train and bus is about 2 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the London Cannon Street station near Dartford in Dartford.

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

    Get off the train at the Cannon Street stop, which is closest to Tilbury in London.