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The average train between Nottingham and Essex takes 3h 22m 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.

3h 22m
Duration
169 mi
Distance
£96
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain train Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 38m
£80–118

Nottingham to Essex train times

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 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia10h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 27m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 55m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 53m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 27m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 55m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 53m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 27m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 55m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 53m • 2 changes

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 27m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Nottingham to Essex.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 169.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

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 38m.

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