Gatwick to Essex Trains

Gatwick to Essex trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gatwick and Essex takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick 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.

1h 51m
Duration: 72 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 25m

£34–53

Gatwick to Essex train times

Trains run hourly between Gatwick and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:46 AM → 9:41 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 10:41 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
9:49 AM → 11:41 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 12:41 PM
1h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:19 AM → 7:10 AM
1h 51m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 8:41 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 9:41 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 10:41 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:19 AM → 7:10 AM
1h 51m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 8:41 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 9:41 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 10:41 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:46 AM → 7:41 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
6:49 AM → 8:41 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
7:49 AM → 9:41 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 10:41 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:19 AM → 7:10 AM
1h 51m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 8:41 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 9:41 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 10:41 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:19 AM → 7:10 AM
1h 51m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 8:41 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 9:41 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 10:41 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gatwick 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.