The average train between Sunbury-on-Thames and Essex takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunbury-on-Thames 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 Sunbury-on-Thames and Essex. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunbury-on-Thames is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sunbury-on-Thames 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 Sunbury-on-Thames to Essex. However, there are services departing from Sunbury-on-Thames station and arriving at Essex station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Sunbury-on-Thames to Essex train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Upper Halliford station.
Sunbury-on-Thames to Essex train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Sunbury-on-Thames to Essex train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Sunbury-on-Thames and Essex is 84 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a train from Upper Halliford to White Notley via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 51m.