The average train between Chelmsford and South Woodham Ferrers takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 39 min. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and South Woodham Ferrers. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:58 PM which arrives into South Woodham Ferrers at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Shenfield and take an average of 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to South Woodham Ferrers. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at South Woodham Ferrers station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Chelmsford to South Woodham Ferrers train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to South Woodham Ferrers train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at South Woodham Ferrers station.
Book your Chelmsford to South Woodham Ferrers train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Chelmsford and South Woodham Ferrers is 14.4 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to South Woodham Ferrers via Shenfield and Wickford in around 1h 14m.