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Compare prices and tickets Bristol to Braintree by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Braintree
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Trains from Bristol to Braintree run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £130 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 222 km distance in 3h 4m.
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 222 km |
Average train duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £130 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 5:30 |
Last train 21:00 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 7 days |
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: Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol to Braintree trainsCross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol and Braintree from £130. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 5m
Cheapest Price
£145
Cross Country frequency
2 a day
Great Western Railway (GWR)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 4m
Cheapest Price
£130
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
15 a day
FAQs: Bristol to Braintree train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol 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 cost of a train ticket from Bristol to Braintree can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £130, while the average price tends to be around £133.
The train journey from Bristol to Braintree covers a distance of 222 km and takes approximately 3h 4m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train distance from Bristol to Braintree is 222 km.
The first train from Bristol to Braintree leaves at 5:30.
The last train from Bristol to Braintree departs at 21:00.
Trains from Bristol to Braintree run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bristol to Braintree.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bristol to Braintree.
To get from Bristol to Braintree, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Bristol to Braintree.
The train station in Bristol that goes to Braintree is Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), and it arrives at Braintree station (BTR).
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Braintree is by train, costing approximately £130.
Booking trains from Bristol to Braintree in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Bristol to Braintree offers some scenic views, particularly as it passes through the countryside and small villages in parts of Somerset and Essex, providing glimpses of rolling hills and rural landscapes.
A day trip from Bristol to Braintree is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 4m and the distance is 222 km. Trains run 3 times per day.
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.
Yes, you can take the train from Bristol to Braintree.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Braintree
Bristol
Braintree
The major train station for departures in Bristol is Bristol Temple Meads. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol Temple Meads for your trip from Bristol to Braintree.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
Taxis
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Located near the main entrance.
Public transport options for Bristol Temple Meads
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
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 Bristol.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost 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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