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Trip Overview

The average train between Kent and Essex takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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.

2h 31m
Duration
98 mi
Distance
£59
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Ashford International

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  1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
2h 49m
£49–85

Kent to Essex train times

Trains run hourly between Kent and Essex. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 22m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 10m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia1h 56m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia5h 27m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 6m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 4m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia5h 57m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 22m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 22m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia6h 23m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 6m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 4m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia5h 27m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 6m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 4m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia5h 27m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 6m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 4m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternSoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater Anglia2h 22m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kent 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.

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  • Distance: 98.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to White Notley via Ashford International, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 49m.

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