The average train between York and Essex takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Essex. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from York 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 York to Essex. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Essex station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
York to Essex train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Essex train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at White Notley station.
Book your York to Essex train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between York and Essex is 261.3 km. The road distance is 372 km.
You can take a train from York to White Notley via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 45m.