The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Braintree takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Braintree station via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Southend-on-Sea to Braintree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Braintree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Braintree train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Braintree is 39.4 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Braintree via Shenfield in around 2h 7m.