The average train between Accrington and Essex takes 5h 23m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Accrington to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Accrington and Essex. The earliest departure is at 7:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Essex at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Accrington to Essex? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Essex. However, there are services departing from Accrington station and arriving at Essex station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Accrington to Essex train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Accrington to Essex train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Accrington to Essex train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Accrington and Essex is 291 km. The road distance is 434 km.
You can take a train from Accrington to White Notley via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 17m.