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6:553h56Manchester10:51Braintree£1841One-way3 changes- 6:153h36Manchester9:51Braintree£1851One-way3 changes
- 7:553h56Manchester11:51Braintree£1851One-way3 changes
- 8:553h56Manchester12:51Braintree£1851One-way3 changes
- 9:553h56Manchester13:51Braintree£1851One-way3 changes
- 6:153h36Manchester9:51Braintree£1851One-way3 changes
- 15:353h38Manchester19:13Braintree£1851One-way3 changes
- 13:553h43Manchester17:38Braintree£1851One-way3 changes
- 16:153h43Manchester19:58Braintree£1851One-way3 changes
- 14:353h49Manchester18:24Braintree£1851One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Manchester to Braintree
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Braintree among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £66, and a train costs an average of £184.
Distance: 259 km
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£184 Average Price | £66 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Manchester to Braintree train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Braintree trains for today, Monday 20 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 22:15 Manchester | 9h05 | 7:20 Braintree | 3 changes | |
| Tuesday 21 July | |||||
| 6:15 Manchester | 3h36 | 9:51 Braintree | 3 changes | |
| 6:55 Manchester | 3h56 | 10:51 Braintree | 3 changes | |
| 7:55 Manchester | 3h56 | 11:51 Braintree | 3 changes | |
| 8:55 Manchester | 3h56 | 12:51 Braintree | 3 changes | |
| 9:55 Manchester | 3h56 | 13:51 Braintree | 3 changes | |
| 10:55 Manchester | 3h56 | 14:51 Braintree | 3 changes | |
| 11:55 Manchester | 3h56 | 15:51 Braintree | 3 changes | |
| 12:55 Manchester | 3h56 | 16:51 Braintree | 3 changes | |
| 13:55 Manchester | 3h43 | 17:38 Braintree | 3 changes | |
| 14:35 Manchester | 3h49 | 18:24 Braintree | 3 changes | |
| 15:35 Manchester | 3h38 | 19:13 Braintree | 3 changes | |
| 16:15 Manchester | 3h43 | 19:58 Braintree | 3 changes | |
| 16:55 Manchester | 3h57 | 20:52 Braintree | 3 changes | |
| 17:55 Manchester | 3h56 | 21:51 Braintree | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Braintree
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester to Braintree run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £184 but you can travel from only £66 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 20:08. The fastest train covers the 259 km distance in 3h 36m.
Distance 259 km |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £184 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 5:05 |
Last train 20:08 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Manchester to Braintree trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Manchester and Braintree from £66. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester to Braintree train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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 Manchester and Braintree
Most Manchester to Braintree trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Braintree station pair, with some services arriving at Braintree Freeport. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Braintree train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Braintree leave from?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Braintree station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
Getting to Braintree from Braintree city centre
Braintree train station facilities and services
Braintree has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Braintree.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Braintree.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Braintree. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Braintree: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Braintree: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Braintree: 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.
Getting to Braintree Freeport from Braintree city centre
Braintree Freeport is 1 km from Braintree city centre. Public transport options include:
Braintree Freeport train station facilities and services
Braintree Freeport has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Braintree Freeport.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Braintree Freeport: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Braintree Freeport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Braintree Freeport: 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.
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