The average train between Erith and Essex takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Erith 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 Erith and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erith is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station and take an average of 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Erith 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 Erith to Essex. However, there are services departing from Erith station and arriving at Essex station via Stratford DLR Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Erith to Essex train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station.
Erith to Essex train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Erith to Essex train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Erith and Essex is 48.1 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a train from Erith to White Notley via Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 14m.