The cheapest and fastest trains from Witham to Braintree
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
17 m
Average duration
17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
11 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Witham to Braintree is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Witham to Braintree will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 5 trains that leave Witham for Braintree every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 11 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 17 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Witham to Braintree
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Witham to Braintree among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 11 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£5 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Witham to Braintree train times
The table below shows live departures for Witham to Braintree trains for tomorrow, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 00:08 Witham (essex) | 0h17 | 00:25 Braintree | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:34 Witham (essex) | 0h17 | 05:51 Braintree | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:26 Witham (essex) | 0h17 | 06:43 Braintree | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:34 Witham (essex) | 0h17 | 07:51 Braintree | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:37 Witham (essex) | 0h17 | 07:54 Braintree | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Witham to Braintree
Trains from Witham to Braintree run on average 4 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 11 km distance in 17m.
Distance 11 km |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 00:08 |
Last train 23:48 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Witham to Braintree trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Witham and Braintree from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Witham to Braintree train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Witham 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 Witham and Braintree
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 22:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:00
- 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 ticket machines note: 2 Accessible Ticket Machines
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Male and female toilets are located on platform 1/2. The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on platform 3/4. Toilets are only available when the station is staffed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on platforms 1/2 and 3/4, and both are heated and fully accessible.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: In the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at the bus stop at station entrance
- 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
- Type of shops available: The station is next to the Braintree Freeport Designer Village shopping centre
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, concourse
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Substitute bus services stop at bus stop at the station entrance
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