The average train between London and Essex takes 44 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from London 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 every 20 minutes between London and Essex. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from London is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Essex at 12:34 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 44 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Essex station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
London to Essex train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from London Liverpool Street station.
London to Essex train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Witham (Essex) station.
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The distance between London and Essex is 60.9 km. The road distance is 62 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from London Liverpool Street to Witham (Essex) every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 42 min.