The average train between Nottingham and Essex takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Essex. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Essex station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Nottingham to Essex train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Essex train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Nottingham to Essex train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Nottingham and Essex is 171.3 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to White Notley via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 39m.