The cheapest and fastest trains from Braintree to Stevenage
Cheapest price
£58
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
52 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Braintree to Stevenage is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Braintree to Stevenage will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £58.
Of the 2 trains that leave Braintree for Stevenage every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 52 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 48 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.




Live departures
Braintree to Stevenage train times
The table below shows live departures for Braintree to Stevenage trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:14 Braintree | 2h59 | 10:13 Stevenage | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Braintree to Stevenage
Trains from Braintree to Stevenage run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 22:49. The fastest train covers the 52 km distance in 2h 59m.
Distance 52 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 59m |
First train 05:05 |
Last train 22:49 |
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FAQs: Braintree to Stevenage train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Braintree to Stevenage 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 Stevenage, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Braintree and Stevenage
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:30 Saturday 06:45 - 21:30 Sunday 08:00 - 20:15
- Car Park: Railway South Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to the platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is the ticket office.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: WC available on station concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting areas are available on all platforms
- Storage location: Long and short term car park areas
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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