Scotland to Essex Trains

Scotland to Essex trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Scotland and Essex takes 7h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Scotland 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.

7h 3m
Duration: 443 mi
Distance: £162
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree

6h 38m

£113–249

Scotland to Essex train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Scotland and Essex. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Essex at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

9:36 AM → 3:41 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
11:36 AM → 5:28 PM
5h 52m • 2 changes
12:40 PM → 7:03 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
1:33 PM → 7:48 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:28 AM → 10:41 AM
6h 13m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 11:41 AM
6h 8m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 1:41 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 3:41 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:26 AM → 10:41 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 11:41 AM
6h 8m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 1:41 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
9:37 AM → 3:41 PM
6h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:34 PM → 7:10 AM
Arrives next day
12h 36m • 2 changes
11:15 PM → 8:41 AM
Arrives next day
9h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:28 AM → 10:41 AM
6h 13m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 11:41 AM
6h 8m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 1:41 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 3:41 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:28 AM → 10:41 AM
6h 13m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 11:41 AM
6h 8m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 1:41 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 3:41 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:28 AM → 10:41 AM
6h 13m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 11:41 AM
6h 8m • 2 changes
7:36 AM → 1:41 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
9:36 AM → 3:41 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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