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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bracknell to Braintree
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Bracknell to Braintree run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £80 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:43, the last at 17:20. The fastest train covers the 104 km distance in 2h 18m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 104 km |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £80 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 00:43 |
Last train 17:20 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: South Western Railway from Bracknell to Braintree trainsSouth Western Railway trains will get you between Bracknell and Braintree from £80. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
South Western Railway
About
South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 18m
Cheapest Price
£79
South Western Railway frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead
Quiet zone
FAQs: Bracknell to Braintree train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bracknell to Braintree by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Braintree, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The train distance from Bracknell to Braintree is 104 km.
Booking trains from Bracknell to Braintree in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Braintree, allowing time to visit main attractions such as Freeport Braintree shopping village, Great Notley Country Park, and the Braintree District Museum.
The cost of a train ticket from Bracknell to Braintree can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £80, while the average price tends to be around £80.
The train journey from Bracknell to Braintree covers a distance of 104 km and takes approximately 2h 18m. Trains run 3 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Bracknell to Braintree is by train, costing approximately £80.
The first train from Bracknell to Braintree leaves at 0:43.
The train station in Bracknell that goes to Braintree is Bracknell station (BCE), and it arrives at Braintree station (BTR).
The last train from Bracknell to Braintree departs at 17:20.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bracknell to Braintree.
Trains from Bracknell to Braintree run approximately 3 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Bracknell to Braintree.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bracknell to Braintree.
To travel from Bracknell to Braintree, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Bracknell to Braintree.
The train journey from Bracknell to Braintree is generally not considered particularly scenic, as it primarily passes through suburban areas and countryside typical of the South East and East of England, without notable landmarks or dramatic landscapes.
A day trip from Bracknell to Braintree is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 18m. Trains run 3 times per day, covering a distance of 104 km.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bracknell and Braintree
Bracknell
Braintree
The major train station for departures in Bracknell is Bracknell. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bracknell for your trip from Bracknell to Braintree.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 19:35 Saturday 05:55 - 19:40 Sunday 08:10 - 17:40
Parking
- Car Park: Premium
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station. Level access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London). Lifts to Platform 2 (for trains towards Reading)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Located in the booking hall.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Outside station by the bus stop car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
Public transport options for Bracknell
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside Station - off Market Street
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Both platforms are accessible to wheelchair users but interchange is via stepped footbridge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Martins Heron
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Marked bus stop at roundabout by Tesco delivery bay, off Whitton Road
The major train station for arrivals in Braintree is Braintree. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Braintree for your journey to Braintree from Bracknell.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibility
WCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 15:00 Saturday 05:45 - 13:05 Sunday 07:45 - 15:30
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilet available in the waiting room and accessed with a radar key. The toilets are only open during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, forecourt and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Braintree
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Substitute bus services stop at bus stop in the turning circle
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: The station is next to the Braintree Freeport Designer Village shopping centre
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, concourse
- Storage CCTV: No
Public transport options for Braintree Freeport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Substitute bus services stop at bus stop at the station entrance
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