The average train between Harold Wood and Braintree takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is a train service every few hours from Harold Wood 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 Harold Wood and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 1:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Harold Wood is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Harold Wood to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Harold Wood station and arriving at Braintree station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Harold Wood to Braintree train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Harold Wood station.
Harold Wood to Braintree train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Harold Wood to Braintree train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Harold Wood and Braintree is 38.6 km. The road distance is 48 km.
You can take a train from Harold Wood to Braintree via Shenfield in around 1h 42m.