Train times from Sawbridgeworth to London
Sawbridgeworth connects to 2 London terminals. The fastest route is Liverpool Street in 40 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 40 minutes to Liverpool Street
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 2 (Liverpool Street, Paddington)
- Operator
- Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Sawbridgeworth to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Street | 40 min | same as fastest | 44 min | 3.1/hr | Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line |
| Paddington | 77 minchange at Stratford (London) | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line |
Sawbridgeworth to Liverpool Street
The fastest train from Sawbridgeworth to London Liverpool Street takes 40 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line. That makes Sawbridgeworth the 34th quickest of the 105 stations with a service into Liverpool Street inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 44 minutes, 4 minutes longer. That median covers 23 services arriving at Liverpool Street between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 3.1 an hour.
Sawbridgeworth to Paddington
The fastest train from Sawbridgeworth to London Paddington takes 77 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line. That makes Sawbridgeworth the 92nd quickest of the 115 stations with a service into Paddington inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Sawbridgeworth to London Paddington. The quickest route changes at Stratford (London).
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Sawbridgeworth to London take?
The fastest train from Sawbridgeworth reaches London Liverpool Street in 40 minutes. Sawbridgeworth connects to 2 London terminals: Liverpool Street, Paddington.
Which London station should I travel to from Sawbridgeworth?
Liverpool Street is the quickest at 40 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Liverpool Street.
Is Sawbridgeworth a good commuter town for London?
At 40 minutes to London Liverpool Street, Sawbridgeworth is a practical commuter choice, with the fastest journey under an hour. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Sawbridgeworth to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Liverpool Street.
What are the nearest stations to Sawbridgeworth?
The closest alternatives are Harlow Mill, Harlow Town, Bishops Stortford. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 45 minutes of Liverpool Street
Sawbridgeworth is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 45 minutes of London Liverpool Street, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Sawbridgeworth, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Cheshunt is quicker: 18 km away and 23 minutes into London Liverpool Street, saving 17 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 11 stations within 20 km that beat Sawbridgeworth.