The average train between Ilford and Braintree takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Ilford 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 Ilford and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 1:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Ilford is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ilford to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Ilford station and arriving at Braintree station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Ilford to Braintree train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
Ilford to Braintree train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Ilford to Braintree train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Ilford and Braintree is 48.6 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a train from Ilford to Braintree via Shenfield in around 1h 59m.