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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Braintree
Cheapest price
£103
Average price
£103
Fastest journey
3 h 21 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
222 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Braintree is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Braintree will cost around £103 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £103.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bristol for Braintree every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 222 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 21 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
Bristol to Braintree train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Braintree trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 Bristol | 3h21 | 12:51 Braintree | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
| 07:30 Bristol | 3h21 | 10:51 Braintree | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Braintree
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Trains from Bristol to Braintree run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:38, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 222 km distance in 3h 21m.
Distance 222 km |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 21m |
First train 05:38 |
Last train 21:00 |
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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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Braintree
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- 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
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- 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
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- 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
- Located near the main entrance.
- 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
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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