The average train between Hull and Braintree takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Hull 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 Hull and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hull is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Braintree at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Hull to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Hull station and arriving at Braintree station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Hull to Braintree train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Hull to Braintree train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Hull to Braintree train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Hull and Braintree is 215.9 km. The road distance is 390 km.
You can take a train from Hull to Braintree via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 47m.