The average train between Canterbury and Braintree takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Braintree station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Canterbury to Braintree train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Braintree train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Canterbury to Braintree train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Canterbury and Braintree is 75.9 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Braintree via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 41m.