The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough to Braintree
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
3 h 19 m
Average duration
3 h 19 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough to Braintree is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough to Braintree will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 1 trains that leave Loughborough 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 155 km distance in an average of 3 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 19 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.
13:323h19Loughborough16:51Braintree£371One-way0 changes
13:323h19Loughborough16:51Braintree£371One-way0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Loughborough to Braintree
Trains from Loughborough to Braintree run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 07:58, the last at 08:59. The fastest train covers the 155 km distance in 3h 19m.
Distance 155 km |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 19m |
First train 7:58 |
Last train 8:59 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway from Loughborough to Braintree trainsEast Midlands Railway trains will get you between Loughborough and Braintree from £37. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Loughborough to Braintree train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough 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 Loughborough and Braintree
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- 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
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