The average train between Guildford and Braintree takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Guildford 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 Guildford and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Braintree station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Guildford to Braintree train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Braintree train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Guildford to Braintree train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Guildford and Braintree is 105.7 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Braintree via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 14m.