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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 $48.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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$48 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
1:48 PM1h03London2:51 PMBraintree$481One-way0 transfers
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1:48 PM1h03London2:51 PMBraintree$481One-way0 transfers
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1:48 PM1h03London2:51 PMBraintree$481One-way0 transfers
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2:48 PM1h03London3:51 PMBraintree$491One-way0 transfers
7:46 AM1h05London8:51 AMBraintree$501One-way0 transfers
10:26 AM1h17London11:43 AMBraintree$551One-way0 transfers
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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 $48 (€38).
Other travel options to Braintree take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 14m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Marks Tey, A120.
- Trains mostly depart from London Liverpool Street (LST) and arrive in Braintree station (BTR).
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach London, Airport Bus Express to go to Braintree by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Braintree by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 3 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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