The average train between Guildford and Essex takes 2h 12m 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.
Trains run hourly between Guildford and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Essex. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Essex station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Guildford to Essex train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Essex train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Guildford to Essex train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Guildford and Essex is 104.1 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to White Notley via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 4m.