The average train between Westgate-on-Sea and Essex takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Westgate-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 Westgate-on-Sea and Essex. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Westgate-on-Sea is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Essex at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Margate and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Westgate-on-Sea to Essex. However, there are services departing from Westgate-on-Sea station and arriving at Essex station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Westgate-on-Sea to Essex train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Westgate-on-Sea to Essex train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Westgate-on-Sea to Essex train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Westgate-on-Sea and Essex is 72.3 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Westgate-on-Sea to White Notley via Margate, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 29m.