The average train between Southminster and Braintree takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Southminster 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 Southminster and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southminster is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Braintree at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Wickford and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southminster to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Southminster station and arriving at Braintree station via Wickford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Southminster to Braintree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southminster station.
Southminster to Braintree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Southminster to Braintree train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Southminster and Braintree is 30.7 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Southminster to Braintree via Wickford and Shenfield in around 2h 30m.