The average train between Sunderland and Braintree takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 2 hours between Sunderland and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Braintree station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Sunderland to Braintree train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Braintree train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Sunderland to Braintree train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Braintree is 360.1 km. The road distance is 524 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Braintree via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 27m.