York to Essex Trains

York to Essex trains

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Trip Overview

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.

3h 39m
Duration: 231 mi
Distance: £100
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree

3h 45m

£74–124

York to Essex train times

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 7:41 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.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:31 PM → 9:41 PM
3h 10m • 2 changes
10:59 PM → 7:41 AM
Arrives next day
8h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:40 AM → 8:41 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
7:01 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:16 PM → 7:10 AM
Arrives next day
8h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:40 AM → 8:41 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:40 AM → 8:41 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:40 AM → 8:41 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:40 AM → 8:41 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 9:41 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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