The average train between Swindon and Essex takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 Swindon and Essex. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Essex. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Essex station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Swindon to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Essex train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Swindon to Essex train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Swindon and Essex is 165.8 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to White Notley via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h.