The average train between Watford Junction and Essex takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford Junction 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 Watford Junction and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Watford Junction to Essex. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Essex station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Watford Junction to Essex train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Watford Junction station.
Watford Junction to Essex train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Watford Junction to Essex train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Watford Junction and Essex is 70 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Watford Junction to White Notley via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 22m.