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The average train between Luton and Braintree takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton 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.

2h 7m
Duration
77 mi
Distance
£45
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Braintreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
2h 41m
£39–57

Luton to Braintree train times

Trains run hourly between Luton and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 15m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 9m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 8m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 8m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 8m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 11m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 59m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 59m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 11m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 59m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia1h 59m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Luton 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.

Map of how to get from Luton to Braintree.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 76.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Luton, England and Braintree, England?

You can take a train from Luton to Braintree via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 41m.

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