The average train between Gloucester and Braintree takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Gloucester 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 every 2 hours between Gloucester and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Braintree station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Gloucester to Braintree train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Braintree train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Gloucester to Braintree train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Gloucester and Braintree is 192 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Braintree via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 54m.