The average train between Manchester and Braintree takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester 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 Manchester and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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 Manchester to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Braintree station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Manchester to Braintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Braintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Manchester to Braintree train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Manchester and Braintree is 259.1 km. The road distance is 371 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Braintree via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 17m.