The average train between Braintree and Ashford takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Braintree to Ashford. 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 Braintree and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Braintree is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Ashford at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Ashford station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Braintree to Ashford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.
Braintree to Ashford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Braintree to Ashford train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Braintree and Ashford is 84.3 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Braintree to Ashford International via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 50m.