First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wickford to Brentwood among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 15 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£6 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (17m by train vs 27m by car). Tickets start at around £6 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Wickford to Brentwood run on average 11 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 16m.
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wickford to Brentwood 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 Brentwood, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Wickford to Brentwood trains use the Wickford to Shenfield station pair, with some services arriving at Brentwood. Use this guide to compare Wickford and Brentwood train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Wickford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Wi-Fi is available at Wickford.
Ticket office support is available at Wickford.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wickford: Parking, WC.
Available at Wickford: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wickford: 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.
Shenfield is 1 km from Brentwood city centre. Public transport options include:
Shenfield has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Shenfield.
Wi-Fi is available at Shenfield. ATMs are available at Shenfield.
Ticket office support is available at Shenfield.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Shenfield: Parking, WC.
Available at Shenfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shenfield: 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.
Brentwood has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Brentwood.
Wi-Fi is available at Brentwood.
Ticket office support is available at Brentwood. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brentwood: Parking, WC.
Available at Brentwood: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brentwood: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Accessibility Category B3. This station has step-free access to some platforms. It is step-free from the booking hall via lifts to Platforms 1, 2 and 3. Access to Platform 4 through Alexandra Road car park entrance via a high gradient road. Staff ramp assistance is always available Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the ticket hall on Warley Hill and inside the station entrance on platform 4 The Parade, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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