The average train between Birmingham and Braintree takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Braintree station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Birmingham to Braintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Braintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Birmingham to Braintree train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Birmingham and Braintree is 180.2 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Braintree via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 30m.