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Swindon to Braintree trains

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Trip Overview

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.

2h 35m
Duration
126 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 12m
£58–101

Swindon to Braintree train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 32m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia2h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 126 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Braintree, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Braintree via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 12m.

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