The cheapest and fastest trains from Braintree to London
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
1 h 1 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Braintree to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Braintree to London will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 6 trains that leave Braintree for London every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
P47044
P47033
P47024
P47018
P46995
P47044
P47033
P47024
P47005
P46995Travel Information
Compare coach 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 coach with prices starting from £15. 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 coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 62 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£35 Average Price | £16 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Braintree to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Braintree to London trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 20 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P46995 | On time 06:43 Braintree station (BTR) | 1h07 | 07:50 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
P47005 | On time 07:27 Braintree station (BTR) | 1h04 | 08:31 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
P47018 | On time 08:14 Braintree station (BTR) | 1h08 | 09:22 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
P47024 | On time 09:02 Braintree station (BTR) | 1h01 | 10:03 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
P47033 | On time 10:00 Braintree station (BTR) | 1h01 | 11:01 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
P47044 | On time 11:00 Braintree station (BTR) | 1h01 | 12:01 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Braintree to London
Trains from Braintree to London run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 23:18 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Braintree to London trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Braintree and London from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Braintree to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Braintree to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Braintree and London
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 15:00 Saturday 05:45 - 13:05 Sunday 07:45 - 15:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, forecourt and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Substitute bus services stop at bus stop in the turning circle
- Type of shops available: The station is next to the Braintree Freeport Designer Village shopping centre
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, concourse
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Substitute bus services stop at bus stop at the station entrance
- Opening hours: Monday 03:10 - 01:00 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 04:00 - 01:00 Friday,Saturday,Sunday 03:40 - 01:00 Adjacent to Platform 10
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Station Public toilets are located down the stairs, opposite platform 11. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available adjacent to platform 10.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Adjacent to Platform 10 and can be operated by a radar key. There is also a buzzer at the toilet door.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Inside station next to taxi rank alongside platform 10 and outside Bishopsgate entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
- Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from nearby streets.
- The Ivy Soho Brasserie
- Hakkasan Hanway Place
- Berners Tavern
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free
- The Bloomsbury Hotel
- Radisson Blu Edwardian, Kenilworth
- The London EDITION
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Central and Northern Line platforms
- Hall 2: Elizabeth Line platforms
- Tube: Central Line, Northern Line
- Elizabeth Line
- Bus: Several lines available
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