The average train between Salisbury and Essex takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Salisbury 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 Salisbury and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salisbury is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Salisbury 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 Salisbury to Essex. However, there are services departing from Salisbury station and arriving at Essex station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Salisbury to Essex train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.
Salisbury to Essex train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Salisbury to Essex train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Salisbury and Essex is 185.4 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Salisbury to White Notley via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 30m.