How to travel from London to Braintree

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Compare bus and train 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 $23. 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 $23, and a bus costs an average of $47.

Distance: 38 miles (62 km)

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$47

Average price

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$48

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1h 33m

Average total duration

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1h 3m

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30m

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2h 29m

Average total duration

1h 59m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Abellio Greater Anglia

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National Express

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from London to Braintree

How to get from London to Braintree by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Braintree is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Abellio Greater Anglia
01:32PM2h17
London
03:49PMBraintree
$491One-way
0 transfers

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Abellio Greater Anglia
01:32PM2h17
London
03:49PMBraintree
$491One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Abellio Greater Anglia
01:32PM2h17
London
03:49PMBraintree
$491One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Braintree

Travel to Braintree easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Braintree.

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There are 2 options to travel between London and Braintree including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Braintree is a train with an average price of $23 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Braintree:

A train is $25 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Braintree costing on average $47 (€38).

The fastest way to travel from London to Braintree is by train with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Braintree take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 14m.

The distance from London to Braintree is approximately 38 miles (62 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Braintree is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Braintree as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Braintree:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Braintree, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Stagecoach London, Airport Bus Express to go to Braintree by bus.
  • Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Braintree by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Braintree with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Abellio Greater Anglia.
Omio customers who travel from London to Braintree often also extend their vacation to go to Chelmsford, Stratford, Colchester, Stansted, Witham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Braintree and these popular destinations at a great price.

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