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Birmingham to Tilbury train prices and times

Planning a journey from Birmingham to Tilbury? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €37.84, with average prices for this route around €37.84. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
17:45 4h 5m, No direct Birmingham Moor Street	21:50 Tilbury Town	Find Tickets
17:47 3h 4m, No direct Birmingham New Street	20:51 Tilbury Town	Find Tickets
18:15 4h 5m, No direct Birmingham Moor Street	22:20 Tilbury Town	Find Tickets
18:47 3h 3m, No direct Birmingham New Street	21:50 Tilbury Town	Find Tickets
19:15 4h 5m, No direct Birmingham Moor Street	23:20 Tilbury Town	Find Tickets
19:47 3h 3m, No direct Birmingham New Street	22:50 Paris	Find Tickets

Birmingham to Tilbury train route details

First train

05:15

Last train

23:11

Departure station

Birmingham

Arrival station

Tilbury

Journey time

2h 59m

Distance

192 km

Price

€37.84*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, London Overground, Elizabeth line

How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Tilbury

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Birmingham to Tilbury can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Birmingham to Tilbury for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Birmingham to Tilbury, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Birmingham to Tilbury ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Birmingham to Tilbury more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Birmingham to Tilbury train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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