The average train between Cardiff and South Woodham Ferrers takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to South Woodham Ferrers. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cardiff and South Woodham Ferrers. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into South Woodham Ferrers at 5:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to South Woodham Ferrers. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at South Woodham Ferrers station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Cardiff to South Woodham Ferrers train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to South Woodham Ferrers train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Wickford station.
Book your Cardiff to South Woodham Ferrers train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Cardiff and South Woodham Ferrers is 263.1 km. The road distance is 294 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to South Woodham Ferrers via London Paddington, Stratford (London), and Wickford in around 3h 32m.