The average train between Ashford and Braintree takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Ashford to Braintree. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Ashford and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashford is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ashford to Braintree? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Ashford station and arriving at Braintree station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Ashford to Braintree train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Ashford to Braintree train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Ashford to Braintree train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Ashford and Braintree is 84.3 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Ashford International to Braintree via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 27m.