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.
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.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Braintree station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Luton to Braintree train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Braintree train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Luton to Braintree train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Luton and Braintree is 66.6 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Braintree via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 41m.