The average train between Braintree and Great Shelford takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Braintree to Great Shelford. 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 Great Shelford. 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 Great Shelford at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Great Shelford. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Great Shelford station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Braintree to Great Shelford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.
Braintree to Great Shelford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shelford (Cambs) station.
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The distance between Braintree and Great Shelford is 41.3 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Braintree to Shelford (Cambs) via London Liverpool Street in around 2h 45m.