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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Norwich to Braintree
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norwich to Braintree is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Braintree will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
To travel from Norwich to Braintree you need to make at least 2 changes.
5:002h20Norwich7:20Braintree£451One-way1 change- 8:302h21Norwich10:51Braintree£451One-way1 change
- 9:322h19Norwich11:51Braintree£451One-way1 change
- 10:302h21Norwich12:51Braintree£451One-way1 change
- 11:322h19Norwich13:51Braintree£451One-way1 change
- 5:301h50Norwich7:20Braintree£501One-way2 changes
- 7:001h51Norwich8:51Braintree£501One-way2 changes
- 8:001h51Norwich9:51Braintree£591One-way3 changes
- 9:001h51Norwich10:51Braintree£501One-way2 changes
- 10:001h51Norwich11:51Braintree£501One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Norwich to Braintree
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Braintree among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 98 km
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£21 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Norwich to Braintree train times
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Braintree trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 21 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 5:00 Norwich | 2h20 | 7:20 Braintree | 1 change | |
| 5:30 Norwich | 1h50 | 7:20 Braintree | 2 changes | |
| 6:00 Norwich | 2h04 | 8:04 Braintree | 2 changes | |
| 7:00 Norwich | 1h51 | 8:51 Braintree | 2 changes | |
| 7:30 Norwich | 2h21 | 9:51 Braintree | 2 changes | |
| 8:00 Norwich | 1h51 | 9:51 Braintree | 3 changes | |
| 8:30 Norwich | 2h21 | 10:51 Braintree | 1 change | |
| 9:00 Norwich | 1h51 | 10:51 Braintree | 2 changes | |
| 9:32 Norwich | 2h19 | 11:51 Braintree | 1 change | |
| 10:00 Norwich | 1h51 | 11:51 Braintree | 2 changes | |
| 10:30 Norwich | 2h21 | 12:51 Braintree | 1 change | |
| 11:00 Norwich | 1h51 | 12:51 Braintree | 2 changes | |
| 11:32 Norwich | 2h19 | 13:51 Braintree | 1 change | |
| 12:00 Norwich | 1h51 | 13:51 Braintree | 2 changes | |
| 12:32 Norwich | 2h19 | 14:51 Braintree | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Norwich to Braintree
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Norwich to Braintree run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 98 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 98 km |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 5:00 |
Last train 23:44 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Greater Anglia from Norwich to Braintree trainsGreater Anglia trains will get you between Norwich and Braintree from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Norwich to Braintree train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich 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 Norwich and Braintree
Most Norwich to Braintree trains use the Norwich to Braintree station pair, with some services arriving at Braintree Freeport. Use this guide to compare Norwich and Braintree train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Norwich station do trains to Braintree leave from?
Getting to Norwich from Norwich city centre
Norwich train station facilities and services
Norwich has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Norwich.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Norwich. ATMs are available at Norwich.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Norwich. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, 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 Norwich: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Norwich: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Norwich: 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 ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Braintree station do trains from Norwich 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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