The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Essex takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Essex. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Essex station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Southend-on-Sea to Essex train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Essex train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at White Notley station.
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The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Essex is 34.1 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to White Notley via Shenfield in around 1h 57m.