The average train between Soham and Braintree takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Soham 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 Soham and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Soham is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Soham 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 Soham to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Soham station and arriving at Braintree station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Soham to Braintree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Soham station.
Soham to Braintree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Witham (Essex) station.
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The distance between Soham and Braintree is 52.7 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a train from Soham to Braintree via Ipswich and Witham (Essex) in around 2h 54m.