The average train between Braintree and Derby takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Braintree to Derby. 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 Derby. 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 Derby at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Derby. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Derby station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Braintree to Derby train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.
Braintree to Derby train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Derby station.
Book your Braintree to Derby train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Braintree and Derby is 180.1 km. The road distance is 281 km.
You can take a train from Braintree to Derby via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 9m.