The average train between Purfleet-on-Thames and Braintree takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Purfleet-on-Thames 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 Purfleet-on-Thames and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purfleet-on-Thames is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Purfleet-on-Thames to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Purfleet-on-Thames station and arriving at Braintree station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Purfleet-on-Thames to Braintree train services, operated by c2c, depart from Purfleet station.
Purfleet-on-Thames to Braintree train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Purfleet-on-Thames to Braintree train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Purfleet-on-Thames and Braintree is 49.1 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Purfleet to Braintree via West Ham, West Ham station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 13m.