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Compare train and coach for Southend-on-Sea to Braintree
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, while a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 39 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £22 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£12. The journey takes 1h 13m versus 1h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get to Braintree from Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
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.
- 17:061h18Southend-on-Sea18:24Braintree£301One-way1 change
Cheapest
- 17:061h18Southend-on-Sea18:24Braintree£301One-way1 change
Fastest
- 17:061h18Southend-on-Sea18:24Braintree£301One-way1 change
Other options
- 7:321h19Southend-on-Sea8:51Braintree£301One-way1 change
- 10:311h20Southend-on-Sea11:51Braintree£301One-way1 change
- 11:311h20Southend-on-Sea12:51Braintree£301One-way1 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.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southend-on-Sea and Braintree as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southend Victoria (SOV) and arrive in Braintree station (BTR).
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Braintree by train.
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