The average train between Croydon and Braintree takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 Croydon and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 35m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Croydon 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 Croydon to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Stratford (London) station and arriving at Braintree station via Braintree station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
Croydon to Braintree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stratford (London) station.
Croydon to Braintree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Braintree station.
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The distance between Croydon and Braintree is 71.1 km. The road distance is 89 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Stratford (London) to Braintree hourly. Tickets cost £19–30 and the journey takes 56 min.