Broxbourne is a town in Hertfordshire. It’s only seventeen miles from London, so it only takes around twenty-eight minutes to get from Broxbourne to London Liverpool Street with Greater Anglia.
On your journey, you’ll thunder down towards Greater London from Hertfordshire, leaving behind views of the elegant, prim and proper countryside for the overblown, busy, and garish lights of London Liverpool Street.
Greater Anglia provides services from London Liverpool Street to a range of destinations across South East England, encompassing Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, and sections of Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire. They also operate the Stansted Express, linking London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport.
Departing from Broxbourne
Broxbourne Station lies just off Station Road on the edge of the town, separated from it by the New River. It’s on the West Anglia Mainline and can be found between Cheshunt and Roydon stations, served by Greater Anglia.
It has a taxi rank at the front of the station, and Hertfordshire buses operate from just outside the station’s entrance, too.
Main stops
Only two stations separate Broxbourne and London Liverpool Street: Cheshunt and Tottenham Hale.
This may change due to scheduling, poor weather, or engineering works. So, it’s best to double-check before you travel.
One of the best ways to buy cheap train tickets is to book in advance and use your Railcard to get an extra discount. It is also recommended that you search sites like TrainPal for the cheapest fares.
Arriving at London Liverpool Street
London Liverpool Street is the terminus of the Great Eastern Mainline to Norwich and the West Anglia Mainline to Cambridge. Making it a major transport hub.
Luckily, it’s excellently well-served by public transport. Liverpool Street Underground station serves the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines linking you with the rest of London. For example, from Liverpool Street, you could take the Hammersmith & City line directly to London Kings Cross Station if you have an onward connection. Local buses and taxis are also located outside the station along Liverpool Street.
Just because Liverpool Street is in the centre of business and finance, it doesn’t mean there aren’t tons of things to do. Yes, there’s The Gherkin building, but there’s also Spitalfields Market only a few minutes walk from the station, along with trendy Shoreditch and tons of excellent restaurants like the legendary Dishoom, the acclaimed Blues Kitchen, and the world-famous The Breakfast Club.
Greater Anglia train classes
- Standard Class: Comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi. There are also tables and power sockets for your devices.
- First class: A Broxbourne to London Liverpool Street First Class ticket grants you access to a First Class carriage, spacious seating, larger tables, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and complimentary snacks and beverages on weekdays.
Greater Anglia train travel advice
- Luggage: You can bring a maximum of three items of luggage. This includes two larger items and one smaller bag.
- Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small animals can travel for free. Dogs must be on a lead. Other animals must travel in carriers. There is a maximum of two pets per passenger.
- Bicycles: Reservations are highly recommended, as each train has only two cycle spaces. To avoid disappointment, it’s best to book early.
- Children: Under 5’s can travel for free. Children aged 5 to 15 can save 50% on their tickets. Booking in advance using TrainPal helps ensure families can sit together. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs.
- Passenger Assist:We provide assistance with boarding and alighting (including ramps and sight guidance), navigating stations and platforms, and handling up to three pieces of luggage safely. Additionally, we offer advice on available facilities both on board and at stations.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.