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Compare bus and train for Braintree to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Braintree to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€39 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Braintree to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Braintree to London:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Braintree to London costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 48m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Braintree and London as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Braintree station (BTR) and arrive in London Liverpool Street (LST).
- Buses mostly depart from Marks Tey, A120 and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, First Essex, Arriva Herts and Essex to go to London by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Abellio Greater Anglia.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
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