The average train between Gillingham and Braintree takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham 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 Gillingham and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Gillingham station and arriving at Braintree station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Gillingham to Braintree train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.
Gillingham to Braintree train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Gillingham to Braintree train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Gillingham and Braintree is 54.4 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Braintree via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 31m.