London Cruise Terminal Port Information
LONDON TILBURY PORT INFORMATION
The London Cruise Terminal at Tilbury, Essex is situated on the River Thames just 25 miles east of London.
Tilbury became the only port in the Port of London Authority to serve cruise liners from 1916. With the need for expanded facilities, a large new passenger landing stage was constructed in the Thames with rail connections in May 1930. In 1992 the port was privatised to be part of the Forth Ports organisation that is currently restoring the Grade II Listed terminal to its former glory.
The HMT Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks on 22 June 1948, bringing the first group of post-war West Indian immigrants to the UK.
Many people embarked the RMS Mooltan from Tilbury and set off for a new life in Australia during the 1960s and were known as the 'Ten Pound Poms'.
GETTING THERE
There are plenty of ways to get to the London International Cruise Terminal for your Cruise from London Cruise Terminal (Tilbury), including by car, taxi or coach. If you are travelling here by car, you can get your car parking permit arranged through us. For more information, see our detailed guide below.
Address: London International Cruise Terminal, Tilbury, Essex, RM18 7NG
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BY ROAD
FROM THE WEST:
Leave the M25 at Junction 30 and follow the A13 eastbound (Tilbury and Southend).
Take the A1089 (third exit off the A13) which is a dual carriageway, to the ASDA roundabout.
Take the third exit off the roundabout, St Andrew’s Road keep in the left-hand lane, do NOT go into the main port entrance keep straight, you will pass Tilbury Town Railway station on the left.
Just past the pedestrian traffic lights turn right, Ferry Road, follow signs for Cruise Terminal and Ferry.
When you come to a mini roundabout (you will see the terminal by now in front of you), turn left into the car park.
FROM THE EAST:
Follow the A13 towards the M25 and leave the A1089 exit and continue as above.
DARTFORD CROSSING
For those guests travelling on the QE2 Bridge between Kent & Essex, please remember you will need to pay the Dartford Charge within 24 hours of crossing the bridge. Payment can be made by calling 0300 300 0120 or via the Dartford Crossing website.
CAR PARK
When you come to a mini roundabout (you will see the terminal in front of you), turn left into the car park.
Address: Ferry Road, Tilbury, RM18 7NG
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BY COACH:
For guests who are booked onto the coach service from Victoria Coach Station, please ensure you arrive at Victoria Coach Station in good time as the coaches must depart in our allocated time slot. Any guests with connecting travel arrangements, please ensure your connecting train/coach service arrives at Victoria Coach Station in plenty of time & allows for any delays or traffic congestion.
BY TAXI:
Tilbury Taxis – 01375 855555
Imperial Taxis – 01375 405056
A5 Taxis – 01375 375888
BY RAIL:
The nearest railway station is c2c's Tilbury Town, which is approximately a 20-minute walk from the terminal, with direct trains from London Fenchurch Street and Southend. Save up to 40% off fares by booking more than 3 days in advance online with c2c http://c2c-online.co.uk/
BY AIR:
London City Airport – Approximately one hour from the port.
Gatwick Airport – Approximately one hour fifteen minutes from the port.
Stansted Airport – Approximately one hour fifteen minutes from the port.
Heathrow Airport – Approximately two hours from the port.
These timings are approximate & dependent on traffic conditions.
PICK UP/DROP OFF:
Guests can be picked up or dropped off directly outside the main terminal building. This is a small area. To avoid congestion, please only arrive at your designated embarkation time & only arrange pick up for your disembarkation time.
For the pickup/drop off area, follow the directions above, but instead of turning left into the car park, continue to the next mini roundabout turn right and immediate left. This is the Cruise Terminal.
