The average train between Braintree and Saxmundham takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Braintree to Saxmundham. 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 Saxmundham. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Braintree is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Saxmundham at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Witham (Essex) and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Braintree to Saxmundham? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Saxmundham. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Saxmundham station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Braintree to Saxmundham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Witham (Essex) station.
Braintree to Saxmundham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Saxmundham station.
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The distance between Braintree and Saxmundham is 74.3 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a train from Braintree to Saxmundham via Witham (Essex) and Ipswich in around 2h 57m.