The average train between Northampton and Braintree takes 2h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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 Northampton and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Northampton is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Northampton 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 Northampton to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Braintree station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Northampton to Braintree train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Braintree train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Northampton to Braintree train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Northampton and Braintree is 106.5 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Braintree via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 9m.