The average train between Didcot and Essex takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Didcot 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 Didcot and Essex. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Didcot is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Didcot 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 Didcot to Essex. However, there are services departing from Didcot station and arriving at Essex station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Didcot to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.
Didcot to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Didcot to Essex train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Didcot and Essex is 128.2 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to White Notley via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 42m.