The average train between Leeds and Braintree takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeds 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 Leeds and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross 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 Leeds 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 Leeds to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Braintree station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Leeds to Braintree train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.
Leeds to Braintree train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Leeds to Braintree train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Leeds and Braintree is 255.7 km. The road distance is 373 km.
You can take a train from Leeds to Braintree via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 15m.