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Brentwood Museum
Local museum on Essex social and industrial history, with displays on crafts, transport and everyday life in nearby Brentwood.
Take a train from London to West Horndon and enjoy the approximately 33 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:53.
Distance 33 km |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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Local museum on Essex social and industrial history, with displays on crafts, transport and everyday life in nearby Brentwood.
Museum in a historic Thameside fort, presenting military history, magazines and tunnel spaces in nearby Tilbury.
Aviation museum with aircraft, vehicles and Cold War exhibits at a former RAF station, popular with military history fans.
Large country park with woodland, open grassland and walking trails, ideal for easy day walks close to West Horndon.
Broad riverside marsh landscape managed for wildlife, with long paths and big skies for walking and birdwatching.
Historic deer park and green open space with mature trees, lakes and routes around old estate land near Brentwood.
Jellied eels are chopped eels set in a savoury stock jelly, long linked with East London and Essex working-class food culture.
Pie, mash and liquor is a classic London meal of minced beef pie, mashed potatoes and parsley sauce, widely loved across Essex too.
Essex smoked salmon is traditionally cured and smoked fish, valued for its rich flavour and links to the county’s fishing and smokehouse trade.
Popular Brentwood restaurant serving Turkish and Mediterranean grills, meze and seafood in a lively modern dining room.
Country-style pub and restaurant in nearby Herongate known for hearty British dishes, Sunday roasts and a comfortable atmosphere.
Traditional village pub near West Horndon serving British mains, grills and drinks in a relaxed, old-style setting.
Moderate for England. Hotels near London can be pricey, but local dining and rail travel are manageable versus central London.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis, and small change is fine in cafes.
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London Fenchurch Street -> London Fenchurch Street
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to West Horndon 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 West Horndon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to West Horndon trains use the West Ham to West Horndon station pair. Use this guide to compare London and West Horndon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
West Ham is 9 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
West Ham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at West Ham.
Wi-Fi is available at West Ham.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at West Ham: Parking.
Available at West Ham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at West Ham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access via lifts to all platforms, Accessible taxis: Contact taxi operator directly, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
London Fenchurch Street is 3 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Fenchurch Street 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 Fenchurch Street.
Wi-Fi is available at London Fenchurch Street. ATMs are available at London Fenchurch Street.
Ticket office support is available at London Fenchurch Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Fenchurch Street: Parking, WC.
Available at London Fenchurch Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Fenchurch Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: The main entrance is the only entrance that has step free access. There is a lift to take you from the entrance to the station concourse and platform levels. Please note there is no step free access from the Coopers Road entrance to the station, Accessible public telephones: Located on main concourse, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank outside the main station entrance on Fenchurch Street, 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: Wheelchairs are always available from Main station reception or from any member of station staff, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Limehouse is 5 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Limehouse has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Limehouse.
Wi-Fi is available at Limehouse.
Ticket office support is available at Limehouse. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Limehouse: Parking.
Available at Limehouse: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Limehouse: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: A lift is available to platform 2 (trains towards Southend). Step free access to platform 1 (towards Fenchurch Street), is via the Docklands Light Railway and connecting bridge, 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.
West Horndon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at West Horndon.
Ticket office support is available at West Horndon. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 03457 44 44 22, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at West Horndon: Parking, WC.
Available at West Horndon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at West Horndon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step free access is only available from street level if travelling towards Southend from platform 2. There is no lift or step free entrance to platform 1, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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