The average train between Hertfordshire and Essex takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire and Essex. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hertfordshire is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Moorgate and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hertfordshire to Essex. However, there are services departing from Hertfordshire station and arriving at Essex station via Moorgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Hertfordshire to Essex train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Welwyn Garden City station.
Hertfordshire to Essex train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Hertfordshire to Essex train tickets online with Great Northern and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Hertfordshire and Essex is 57.3 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Welwyn Garden City to White Notley via Moorgate and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 44m.