The average train between Swindon and Braintree takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Swindon 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 Swindon and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swindon 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 Swindon to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Braintree station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Swindon to Braintree train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Braintree train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Swindon to Braintree train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Swindon and Braintree is 164.7 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Braintree via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 10m.