The average train between Braintree and Harold Wood takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is a train service every few hours from Braintree to Harold Wood. 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 Harold Wood. 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 Harold Wood at 9:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Harold Wood. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Harold Wood station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Braintree to Harold Wood train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.
Braintree to Harold Wood train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.
Book your Braintree to Harold Wood train tickets online with Greater Anglia and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Braintree and Harold Wood is 38.6 km. The road distance is 48 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Braintree to Shenfield hourly. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 37 min.