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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Braintree takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol to Braintree. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 40m
Duration
167 mi
Distance
£90
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 52m
£75–132

Bristol to Braintree train times

Trains run hourly between Bristol and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia8h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia8h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Braintree? 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.

Map of how to get from Bristol to Braintree.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Braintree, England?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Braintree via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 52m.

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