The average train between Greenhithe and Essex takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Greenhithe 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 Greenhithe and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenhithe is at 7:39 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Greenhithe 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 Greenhithe to Essex. However, there are services departing from Greenhithe station and arriving at Essex station via Woolwich Arsenal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Greenhithe to Essex train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Greenhithe for Bluewater station.
Greenhithe to Essex train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Greenhithe to Essex train tickets online with Thameslink, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Greenhithe and Essex is 47.4 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Greenhithe for Bluewater to White Notley via Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 27m.