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The average train between Braintree and Edinburgh takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Braintree to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 16m
Duration
437 mi
Distance
£189
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Braintree to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Braintree and Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)13h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 51m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 2m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 13m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 51m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 2m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 13m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 51m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 2m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 13m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 51m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 2m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)6h 13m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 35m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 35m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 41m • 3 changes
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    Greater AngliaLondon OvergroundLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 35m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Braintree to Edinburgh? 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.

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  • Distance: 437 mi
  • Duration: 6h 16m

What companies run services between Braintree, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Braintree to Edinburgh Waverley via Stratford (London), Highbury & Islington, Highbury & Islington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 48m.

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