London (Tilbury) cruise port guide

United Kingdom · Ships call at London, England

Ships use the London International Cruise Terminal at Tilbury, Essex. Tilbury Town station is about a mile away, with trains to London Fenchurch Street in about 40 minutes. London City and Gatwick are the closest big airports by road; Heathrow is about 1.5 hours away.

Getting to the ship in London (Tilbury)

Ships leave from London International Cruise Terminal, Ferry Road, Tilbury, Essex RM18 7NG. (Source: Cruise Britain)

Airports

LGW · London Gatwick Airport
About 45 miles to the port, 50–60 minutes by car. (Sources: Emma Cruises, Airports Taxi Transfers)

Rideshare, taxi and transit

Tilbury Town station is about a mile from the terminal, with trains to London Fenchurch Street. (Source: Cruise Britain)
By road, Heathrow is about 1.5 hours away, Stansted 50 to 75 minutes and London City about 30 minutes. (Source: Emma Cruises)

Parking

The cruise lines sell parking for about £11 a night, in car parks with shuttles to the terminal. (Source: Emma Cruises)

Prices and drive times were checked in October 2026 and change. Allow extra time on busy sailing days.

What cruisers do in London (Tilbury)

What cruisers do the day before boarding or after getting off, collected in October 2026. Each item links to where it came from.

Tilbury Fort
A 17th-century star fort on the Thames, under 10 minutes from the terminal.
On your own
Source: Jetsetter Guide
Central London
Trains from Tilbury Town reach Fenchurch Street, near the Tower of London, in about 40 minutes.
On your ownWorks on a rainy day
Source: Jetsetter Guide

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London (Tilbury) cruise FAQ

What is the best time to cruise to London (Tilbury)?

The best months to visit London (Tilbury) by cruise ship are June, July, August. During these months you can expect the driest weather and the most comfortable temperatures for port excursions.

What are the top things to do in London (Tilbury)?

Cruisers most often mention: Tilbury Fort; Central London.

Which cruise lines stop at London (Tilbury)?

London (Tilbury) is a regular port of call for many cruise lines. The ships-calling list above has the next sailings for live departure dates, or search all itineraries that include London (Tilbury).

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