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Trip Overview

The average train between Royston and Braintree takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Royston 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.

2h 17m
Duration
92 mi
Distance
£56
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Royston to Farringdontrain train Cambridge - Brighton / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 1m
£48–70

Royston to Braintree train times

Trains run hourly between Royston and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 12m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 13m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 13m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 13m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 13m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 13m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 12m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 13m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 13m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 12m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 13m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 13m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 12m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 13m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 13m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkElizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Royston 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.

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  • Distance: 91.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Royston, Hertfordshire, England and Braintree, England?

You can take a train from Royston to Braintree via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 1m.

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