First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£19
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£19
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
50 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
50 m
Trains on 18 Sept
1
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to South Woodham Ferrers is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to South Woodham Ferrers will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 1 trains from London to South Woodham Ferrers, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to South Woodham Ferrers among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £27, while a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 53 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£27 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 31m sooner (46m by train vs 1h 17m by car). Tickets start at around £27 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Greater Anglia.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from London to South Woodham Ferrers run on average 3 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:50, the last at 23:14. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 46m.
Distance 53 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 0:50 |
Last train 23:14 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to South Woodham Ferrers by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at South Woodham Ferrers, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to South Woodham Ferrers trains use the London Liverpool Street to South Woodham Ferrers station pair. Use this guide to compare London and South Woodham Ferrers train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London Liverpool Street is 3 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Liverpool Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Liverpool Street.
Wi-Fi is available at London Liverpool Street. ATMs are available at London Liverpool Street.
Ticket office support is available at London Liverpool Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Liverpool Street: Parking, WC.
Available at London Liverpool Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Liverpool Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours), Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
South Woodham Ferrers has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at South Woodham Ferrers.
Wi-Fi is available at South Woodham Ferrers.
Ticket office support is available at South Woodham Ferrers.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at South Woodham Ferrers: Parking.
Available at South Woodham Ferrers: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at South Woodham Ferrers: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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