The average train between East Croydon and Braintree takes 1h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from East 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 East Croydon and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East 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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No, there is no direct train from East Croydon to Braintree. However, there are services departing from East Croydon station and arriving at Braintree station via Stratford station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
East Croydon to Braintree train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Bridge station.
East Croydon to Braintree train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your East Croydon to Braintree train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between East Croydon and Braintree is 71.5 km. The road distance is 94 km.
There is no direct connection from East Croydon to Braintree. However, you can take the train to London Bridge, walk to London Bridge station, take the subway to Stratford station, walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Braintree.