How to get to Braintree from Southend-on-Sea

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Travel Information between Southend-on-Sea and Braintree

Distance24 miles
Available travel modesCoach or train
Ticket price range£1 - £20
Cheapest modeTrain • £20 • 1 h 21 min
Fastest modeTrain • £20 • 1 h 21 min
Popular travel companiesFirst Essex or Abellio Greater Anglia

Travel 24 miles by coach or train from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are First Essex or Abellio Greater Anglia among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree.

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from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree

How to get to Braintree from Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

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.

Greater Anglia
07:321h18
Southend-on-Sea
08:50Braintree
£311One-way
1 change

Cheapest

Greater Anglia
07:321h18
Southend-on-Sea
08:50Braintree
£311One-way
1 change

Fastest

Greater Anglia
07:321h18
Southend-on-Sea
08:50Braintree
£311One-way
1 change

Other options

Greater Anglia
17:061h18
Southend-on-Sea
18:24Braintree
£311One-way
1 change
Greater Anglia
10:311h20
Southend-on-Sea
11:51Braintree
£311One-way
1 change
Greater Anglia
11:311h20
Southend-on-Sea
12:51Braintree
£311One-way
1 change

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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.

FAQs

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.

    Looking to extend your trip from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree? Many Omio customers who go from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like London, Chelmsford, Stratford, Witham or Colchester. If you're looking to explore London, Chelmsford, Stratford, Witham or Colchester from Braintree, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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