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How to get to Braintree from Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Southend-on-Sea to Braintree
Travel to Braintree easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree.

There are 2 travel options from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree. You can take a coach or train.
The cheapest way to go to Braintree from Southend-on-Sea is by taking a train, which costs on average £20.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree:
Taking a train costs £1 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of £1.
The fastest way to get to Braintree from Southend-on-Sea is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 21 min.
Other travel options to Braintree take longer:
Coach takes on average 1 h 41 min.
The distance from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree is approximately 24 miles.
The average frequency per day from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree is:
- 6 coaches a day.
- 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Southend-on-Sea and Braintree as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree:
The following travel companies offer services from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree:
- Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia for trains to Braintree. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Abellio Greater Anglia Southend-on-Sea to Braintree tickets on Omio for £20.
Yes, there are direct routes from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct coach with.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Braintree tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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