First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£15
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
34 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
34 m
Trains on 18 Sept
61
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brentwood to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brentwood to London will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 61 trains from Brentwood to London, including 51 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 32 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 35 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.
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P76829Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brentwood to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 32 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 27m faster (39m by train vs 1h 6m by car) and roughly £24 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£15 vs £38). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Elizabeth Line (TfL), Greater Anglia.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Brentwood to London trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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C38344 | 6:00 Brentwood station (BRE) | 0h39 | 6:39 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
C38354 | 6:06 Brentwood station (BRE) | 0h39 | 6:45 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
C37328 | 6:12 Brentwood station (BRE) | 0h39 | 6:51 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
C38371 | 6:18 Brentwood station (BRE) | 0h39 | 6:57 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Brentwood to London run on average 7 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 32 km distance in 37m.
Distance 32 km |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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National collection of European painting from Van Gogh to Turner in a landmark Trafalgar Square setting.
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Most Brentwood to London trains use the Shenfield to London Liverpool Street station pair, with some services arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Use this guide to compare Brentwood and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Shenfield is 1 km from Brentwood city centre. Public transport options include:
Shenfield has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Shenfield.
Wi-Fi is available at Shenfield. ATMs are available at Shenfield.
Ticket office support is available at Shenfield.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Shenfield: Parking, WC.
Available at Shenfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shenfield: 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.
Brentwood has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Brentwood.
Wi-Fi is available at Brentwood.
Ticket office support is available at Brentwood. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brentwood: Parking, WC.
Available at Brentwood: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brentwood: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Accessibility Category B3. This station has step-free access to some platforms. It is step-free from the booking hall via lifts to Platforms 1, 2 and 3. Access to Platform 4 through Alexandra Road car park entrance via a high gradient road. Staff ramp assistance is always available Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the ticket hall on Warley Hill and inside the station entrance on platform 4 The Parade, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
London Liverpool Street is 3 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Liverpool Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at London Liverpool Street.
Wi-Fi is available at London Liverpool Street. ATMs are available at London Liverpool Street.
Ticket office support is available at London Liverpool Street. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Liverpool Street: Parking, WC.
Available at London Liverpool Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Liverpool Street: 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.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: 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.
Tottenham Court Road Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Ivy Soho Brasserie, Hakkasan Hanway Place, Berners Tavern
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Ticket office support is available at Tottenham Court Road Station. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Available at Tottenham Court Road Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tottenham Court Road Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tottenham Court Road Station: Ramps, restrooms.
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