By train

South Woodham Ferrers has a railway station on a branch line off the London Liverpool Street and Southend Victoria main line.   The branch begins at Wickford and  terminates at Southminster.  There are direct trains from London and Southend at peak times, otherwise it's a case of taking a train to Wickford and either waiting for a train to South Woodham or using the rather expensive taxi service.  Non-direct trains to South Woodham Ferrers from Wickford tend to wait on the line to the left of the entrance to the station, so it's worth looking out to see whether there is one waiting in the station before joining the taxi queue.   Taxis are usually lined up outside the station at train arrival times.

A point to note when purchasing your ticket, ask for one to Woodham Ferrers. South Woodham Ferrers as a name for a railway station does not exist on the train booking system.  Perhaps the computer system could not cope with the length of the entire town name as indeed many residents.  You will often find it shortened to SWF. You can enquire about current train times by phoning the national network on 0845 48 49 50 or Great Eastern on 08459 50 50 50.  Season tickets may be purchased online using a credit card from the First Great Eastern web site. The ticket office at SWF closes after the morning rush.

Travel on Sundays is slower and more prone to delays because much of the essential maintenance is carried out on a Sunday.  If there are problems on the line, then shuttle bus services may be in operation which can involve lengthy waits. It's best to check whether there are any known problems before departure.

By bus

• 36 - Chelmsford bus
• 37 - Local town bus
• 237 - Basildon service
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There is an approximately hourly service for buses between SWF and Chelmsford on the No 36 bus. Two of the main bus stops in the town are outside the Ferrers Arms near the station in Hullbridge Road and just on the outer edge of Asda's car park in the centre of town in Merchant Street.  There is also a Dengie Link service to the Dengie and Maldon areas.

An online bus timetable is available from the Essex County Council web site.

By plane

Stansted is the nearest airport - at about 50 minutes drive away, Gatwick is about 1.25 hours away by car, Heathrow about 1.5 hours and Luton about 1.25 hours. Please view the BAA web site for timetables and airport information.

By car

South Woodham Ferrers lies to the south of Chelmsford and East of Wickford.  The only access road from Wickford is via the A132 and Rettendon Turnpike. Travellers from Chelmsford may either drive down the A130 to Rettendon turnpike, then take the A132 to SWF, or alternatively follow the A414 from Chelmsford to Danbury, turn right at Well Lane (opposite the Bell Pub), then left at the end of the road.  Follow the road through Bicknacre and continue straight, through Woodham Ferrers, on the B1418, until you reach South Woodham Ferrers.  Precise travel directions from your starting point and associated maps can be obtained from the Multimap  web site.

2 Bedroom house available to rent for short lets of a few days to several weeks

Smart self-catering house of a high standard in the pleasant and friendly riverside town of South Woodham Ferrers in Essex. This new 2 bedroom house stands in the grounds of another property, close to the Fenn and riverside walks, and offers an excellent base for anyone requiring a short stay for business or pleasure.

The house features an open-plan lounge/kitchen, utility room and downstairs toilet.

Upstairs there are two bedrooms and a bathroom. Outside there is a small gravel garden. The house is called the Herons because of the herons seen flying overhead to the river. Riverside walks begin within 400 yards of the front door.

Open plan lounge kitchen diner

South Woodham Ferrers town centre is within easy walking distance where there is a good selection of Indian, Chinese and other restaurants, a 24 hour Asda superstore, a small range of shops and various leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool, gyms, tennis courts, badminton courts, snooker hall, park with skateboard ramps, and library.

The house is available for flexible lets from a few days to several weeks.

Please click here for prices and more details of this house to rent in South Woodham Ferrers.

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