The average train between Newport and Essex takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Newport 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 Newport and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newport is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Newport 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.
No, there is no direct train from Newport to Essex. However, there are services departing from Newport station and arriving at Essex station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Newport to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Newport to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Newport to Essex train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Newport and Essex is 248.3 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Newport (S Wales) to White Notley via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 45m.