The average train between Oxford and Braintree takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford 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 Oxford and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oxford 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 Oxford to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Braintree station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Oxford to Braintree train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Braintree train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Oxford to Braintree train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Oxford and Braintree is 125.1 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Braintree via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 7m.