The average train between Penrith and Braintree takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Penrith 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 every 4 hours between Penrith and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Braintree station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Penrith to Braintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Braintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Penrith to Braintree train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Penrith and Braintree is 380.1 km. The road distance is 538 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Braintree via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 28m.