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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Braintree takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

6h 19m
Duration
437 mi
Distance
£185
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Braintreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
6h 12m
£156–218

Edinburgh to Braintree train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia11h • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 1m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 51m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 51m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 1m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 51m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 51m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 1m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 51m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 51m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia6h 1m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 51m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 51m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia5h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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.

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  • Distance: 437 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Braintree, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Braintree via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 12m.

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