The average train between Gillingham and Essex takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham 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 Gillingham and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Essex. However, there are services departing from Gillingham station and arriving at Essex station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Gillingham to Essex train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.
Gillingham to Essex train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Gillingham to Essex train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Gillingham and Essex is 49.4 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to White Notley via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 21m.