The average train between Winchester and Essex takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Winchester 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 Winchester and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Winchester is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Winchester to Essex. However, there are services departing from Winchester station and arriving at Essex station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Winchester to Essex train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Winchester station.
Winchester to Essex train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Winchester to Essex train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Winchester and Essex is 157.1 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a train from Winchester to White Notley via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 2m.