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How to get fromPaddington to Essexby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Paddington to Essex by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Stratfordtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
    1h 58m
    £24–47

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paddington Station to Coach Stationbus bus A6
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
    3h 8m
    £12–27

  3. Drive 47.3 mi

    1. Drive from Paddington to Essexcar car 47.3 mi
    1h 16m
    £12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Paddington to Essextaxi taxi 47.3 mi
    1h 16m
    £350–420

Paddington to Essex by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Paddington, England and Essex, England?

You can take a train from London Paddington to White Notley via Stratford (London) in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paddington Station to Polecat Road via Coach Station and Bus Interchange in around 3h 8m.

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