# Train times from South Woodham Ferrers to London

South Woodham Ferrers connects to 2 London terminals. The fastest route is Liverpool Street in 48 minutes on a direct train.

- Fastest journey to London: 48 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

## South Woodham Ferrers to each London terminal

| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains/hr | Operator |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Liverpool Street | 48 min | same as fastest | 51 | 1.2 | Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line |
| Paddington | 69 min (change at Stratford (London)) | no direct service | - | - | Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line |

## Frequently asked questions

### How long does the train from South Woodham Ferrers to London take?

The fastest train from South Woodham Ferrers reaches London Liverpool Street in 48 minutes. South Woodham Ferrers connects to 2 London terminals: Liverpool Street, Paddington.

### Which London station should I travel to from South Woodham Ferrers?

Liverpool Street is the quickest at 48 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Liverpool Street.

### Is South Woodham Ferrers a good commuter town for London?

At 48 minutes to London Liverpool Street, South Woodham Ferrers is a practical commuter choice, with the fastest journey under an hour. Direct trains keep the journey simple.

### Are there direct trains from South Woodham Ferrers to London?

Yes. Direct services run to Liverpool Street.

### What are the nearest stations to South Woodham Ferrers?

The closest alternatives are Battlesbridge, North Fambridge, Hockley. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.

## About this data

Fastest is the quickest scheduled weekday service; typical peak is the median of
services arriving at the London terminal between 07:00 and 09:30. Computed from
Darwin Timetable Files published by the Rail Delivery Group under the Open
Government Licence. Not live times, and they exclude disruption and engineering
work. Full methodology: https://railreach.co.uk/about/

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