The average train between Derby and Braintree takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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 Derby and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Derby 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 Derby to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Braintree station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Derby to Braintree train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Braintree train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Derby to Braintree train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Derby and Braintree is 180.1 km. The road distance is 281 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Braintree via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 41m.