The average train between Banbury and Braintree takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury 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 Banbury and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Marylebone and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Braintree station via London Marylebone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Banbury to Braintree train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Braintree train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Banbury to Braintree train tickets online with Chiltern Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Banbury and Braintree is 131.4 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Braintree via London Marylebone, Baker Street station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 26m.