The average train between Ipswich and South Woodham Ferrers takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich 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 Ipswich and South Woodham Ferrers. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:44 PM which arrives into South Woodham Ferrers at 5:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Shenfield and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to South Woodham Ferrers. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at South Woodham Ferrers station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Ipswich to South Woodham Ferrers train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to South Woodham Ferrers train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.
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The distance between Ipswich and South Woodham Ferrers is 59.1 km. The road distance is 100 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Ipswich to Shenfield hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 57 min.