The average train between Braintree and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Braintree to Birmingham NEC. 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 Birmingham NEC. 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 Birmingham NEC at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Braintree to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.
Braintree to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Birmingham International station.
Book your Braintree to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Braintree and Birmingham NEC is 167.6 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Braintree to Birmingham NEC via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Birmingham International in around 2h 43m.