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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Braintree
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Swansea to Braintree run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £194 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:59, the last at 19:22. The fastest train covers the 311 km distance in 4h 16m.
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 311 km |
Average train duration 4h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £194 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 16m |
First train 04:59 |
Last train 19:22 |
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: Great Western Rail, first_great_western from Swansea to Braintree trainsGreat Western Rail, first_great_western trains will get you between Swansea and Braintree from £194. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Rail
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 52m
Cheapest Price
£155
Great Western Rail frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_great_western
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 16m
Cheapest Price
£192
first_great_western frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Swansea to Braintree train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea 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.
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.
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Braintree is by train, costing approximately £194.
The cost of a train ticket from Swansea to Braintree can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £194, while the average price tends to be around £194.
The train distance from Swansea to Braintree is 311 km.
Booking trains from Swansea to Braintree in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The last train from Swansea to Braintree departs at 19:22.
To travel from Swansea to Braintree, you can take a train.
There is no night train service from Swansea to Braintree.
The train journey from Swansea to Braintree covers a distance of 311 km and takes approximately 4h 16m. Trains run 6 per day.
The train station in Swansea that goes to Braintree is Swansea station (SWA), and it arrives at Braintree station (BTR).
The first train from Swansea to Braintree leaves at 4:59.
Trains from Swansea to Braintree run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Swansea to Braintree.
Yes, you can take the train from Swansea to Braintree.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Swansea to Braintree.
The train journey from Swansea to Braintree offers varied scenery, including views of the Welsh countryside, the Severn Estuary, and parts of rural England, making it a pleasant experience for travellers seeking picturesque landscapes.
A day trip from Swansea to Braintree is not feasible as the journey takes 4h 16m, and there are 6 trains available per day.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Braintree
Swansea
Braintree
The major train station for departures in Swansea is Swansea. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Swansea for your trip from Swansea to Braintree.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
Parking
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- 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: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Swansea
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
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 Swansea.
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information 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
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