Edinburgh to Essex Trains

Edinburgh to Essex trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Essex takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.

6h 36m
Duration: 434 mi
Distance: £183
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree

6h 12m

£153–216

Edinburgh to Essex train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:00 AM → 12:41 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 3:41 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:41 AM
6h 4m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:41 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:00 PM → 7:10 AM
Arrives next day
12h 10m • 3 changes
7:25 PM → 8:41 AM
Arrives next day
13h 16m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:41 AM
6h 4m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:41 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:41 AM
6h 4m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:41 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:41 AM
6h 4m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:41 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:41 AM
6h 4m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 12:41 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 41m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.