The average train between Bures and Braintree takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is a train service every few hours from Bures 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.
Trains run hourly between Bures and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bures is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Braintree at 5:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Marks Tey and take an average of 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bures to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Bures station and arriving at Braintree station via Marks Tey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Bures to Braintree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Bures station.
Bures to Braintree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Braintree station.
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The distance between Bures and Braintree is 18.5 km. The road distance is 34 km.
You can take a train from Bures to Braintree via Marks Tey and Witham (Essex) in around 1h 31m.