The average train between Braintree and Southampton takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Braintree to Southampton. 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 Southampton. 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 Southampton at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Braintree to Southampton? 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 Southampton. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Southampton station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Braintree to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.
Braintree to Southampton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Braintree to Southampton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Braintree and Southampton is 173.7 km. The road distance is 206 km.
You can take a train from Braintree to Southampton Central via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 44m.