The average train between South Woodham Ferrers and Chelmsford takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 41 min. There is an hourly train service from South Woodham Ferrers to Chelmsford. 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 South Woodham Ferrers and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Woodham Ferrers is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 6:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Wickford and take an average of 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from South Woodham Ferrers to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from South Woodham Ferrers station and arriving at Chelmsford station via Wickford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
South Woodham Ferrers to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from South Woodham Ferrers station.
South Woodham Ferrers to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between South Woodham Ferrers and Chelmsford is 14.4 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a train from South Woodham Ferrers to Chelmsford via Wickford and Shenfield in around 56 min.