The average train between Ashford and Essex takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Ashford 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 hourly between Ashford and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashford is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Essex. However, there are services departing from Ashford station and arriving at Essex station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Ashford to Essex train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Ashford to Essex train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Ashford to Essex train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Ashford and Essex is 79 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Ashford International to White Notley via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 14m.