The average train between Russell Square and Essex takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Russell Square 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 Russell Square and Essex. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Russell Square is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Street station and take an average of 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Russell Square to Essex. However, there are services departing from Russell Square station and arriving at Essex station via White Notley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Russell Square to Essex train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Liverpool Street station.
Russell Square to Essex train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Russell Square to Essex train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Russell Square and Essex is 60 km. The road distance is 69 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from London Liverpool Street to White Notley hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 53 min.