The average train between Cheltenham and Braintree takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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 every 2 hours between Cheltenham and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Braintree station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Cheltenham to Braintree train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Braintree train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Cheltenham to Braintree train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Cheltenham and Braintree is 180.7 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Braintree via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h 10m.