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Compare train and bus for London to Braintree
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Braintree among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. 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 train costs an average of $22, and a bus costs an average of $48.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Braintree:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Braintree costing on average $48 (€39).
Other travel options to Braintree take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Braintree
How to get from London to Braintree by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Braintree is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P66934 · P760671:38 PM1h05London Liverpool Street (LST)2:43 PMBraintree station (BTR)$481One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- P66934 · P760671:38 PM1h05London Liverpool Street (LST)2:43 PMBraintree station (BTR)$481One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- P66934 · P760671:38 PM1h05London Liverpool Street (LST)2:43 PMBraintree station (BTR)$481One-way1 transfer
Other options
- P66931 · P7606412:38 PM1h05London Liverpool Street (LST)1:43 PMBraintree station (BTR)$481One-way1 transfer
- P66926 · P7606011:38 AM1h05London Liverpool Street (LST)12:43 PMBraintree station (BTR)$481One-way1 transfer
- P66924 · P7605510:38 AM1h05London Liverpool Street (LST)11:43 AMBraintree station (BTR)$481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Braintree:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Braintree costing on average $48 (€39).
Other travel options to Braintree take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 0m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Braintree as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Liverpool Street (LST) and arrive in Braintree station (BTR).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Marks Tey, A120.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Braintree by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Braintree by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
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