The average train between Swansea and Braintree takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Swansea 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 Swansea and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Swansea is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swansea 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 Swansea to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Braintree station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Swansea to Braintree train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Braintree train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Swansea to Braintree train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Swansea and Braintree is 310.8 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Braintree via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 5h 5m.