The average train between Bournemouth and Braintree takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Braintree station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Bournemouth to Braintree train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Braintree train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Bournemouth to Braintree train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Bournemouth and Braintree is 212.5 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Braintree via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 3m.