Taking the train from Cambridge to Tilbury in 2 hours 10 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Cambridge to Tilbury? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 54 minutes to travel the 51 miles (83 km) from Cambridge to Tilbury by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 10 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 0 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Greater Anglia or c2c, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Cambridge to Tilbury in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Tilbury by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Cambridge to Tilbury
Book in advance
Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.
Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Cambridge to Tilbury is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.