The average train between Gloucester and Essex takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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 every 2 hours between Gloucester and Essex. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Essex. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Essex station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Gloucester to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Gloucester to Essex train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Gloucester and Essex is 194.2 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to White Notley via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 44m.