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The average train between Guildford and Essex takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Guildford 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 58m
Duration
76 mi
Distance
£39
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain train Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 3m
£34–56

Guildford to Essex train times

Trains run hourly between Guildford and Essex. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Guildford is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 1m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 53m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 15m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 59m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 49m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 15m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 59m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 49m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 15m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 59m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 49m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Guildford 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.

Map of how to get from Guildford to Essex.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 75.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Guildford, England and Essex, England?

You can take a train from Guildford to White Notley via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 3m.

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