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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Braintree takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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.

3h 18m
Duration
128 mi
Distance
£62
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 29m
£53–95

Southampton to Braintree train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 51m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 51m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 43m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 20m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 51m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia8h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 59m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 51m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 51m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 58m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 51m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 51m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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.

Map of how to get from Southampton to Braintree.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 128.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Braintree, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Braintree via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 29m.

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