Preston to Braintree Trains

Preston to Braintree trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Braintree takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

4h 48m

Duration

255 mi

Distance

£98

Average price

Every 4 hours

Frequency

Preston to Braintree train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:51 AM
5h 36m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 9:51 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 10:51 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:51 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:51 AM
5h 36m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 9:51 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 10:51 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:51 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:51 AM
5h 36m • 2 changes
5:32 AM → 9:51 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 11:51 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:51 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:59 PM → 7:20 AM
Arrives next day
10h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

3:14 AM → 8:51 AM
5h 36m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 9:51 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 10:51 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:51 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:51 AM
5h 36m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 9:51 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 10:51 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:51 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:51 AM
5h 36m • 2 changes

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