The average train between West Malling and Essex takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from West Malling 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 West Malling and Essex. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Malling is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from West Malling 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 West Malling to Essex. However, there are services departing from West Malling station and arriving at Essex station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
West Malling to Essex train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from West Malling station.
West Malling to Essex train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your West Malling to Essex train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between West Malling and Essex is 61 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from West Malling to White Notley via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 44m.