The average train between Braintree and Southend-on-Sea takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Braintree to Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Braintree to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.
Braintree to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Braintree to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Braintree and Southend-on-Sea is 39.4 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Braintree to Southend Victoria via Shenfield in around 1h 26m.