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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Braintree
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£56
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
126 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Braintree is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Braintree will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 2 trains that leave Brighton for Braintree 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 126 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 43 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
Brighton to Braintree train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Braintree trains for tomorrow, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:08 Brighton | 2h43 | 06:51 Braintree | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:14 Brighton | 2h37 | 12:51 Braintree | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Braintree
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Trains from Brighton to Braintree run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:38, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 126 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 126 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 05:38 |
Last train 21:19 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Brighton to Braintree trainsThameslink trains will get you between Brighton and Braintree from £41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Brighton to Braintree train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Braintree
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- 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
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking
- 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
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