The average train between Poole and Braintree takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole 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 Poole and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Poole 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 Poole to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Braintree station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Poole to Braintree train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Braintree train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Poole to Braintree train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Poole and Braintree is 218.8 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Braintree via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 21m.