The average train between Doncaster and Braintree takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Doncaster 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 Doncaster and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Doncaster station and arriving at Braintree station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Doncaster to Braintree train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
Doncaster to Braintree train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Doncaster to Braintree train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Doncaster and Braintree is 215.2 km. The road distance is 325 km.
You can take a train from Doncaster to Braintree via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 42m.