What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Braintree?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Braintree is to bus which costs £29 - £70 and takes 4h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Braintree?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Braintree is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Braintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Rue De Jeunes via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Braintree?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Braintree via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Braintree?

The distance between Birmingham and Braintree is 161 miles. The road distance is 131.8 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Braintree without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Braintree without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 30m and costs £60 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Braintree?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Birmingham to Braintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Braintree bus from?

Birmingham to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Braintree train from?

Birmingham to Braintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Braintree?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Braintree is to train via London which takes 3h 30m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Birmingham to Braintree bus arrive?

Birmingham to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Braintree train arrive?

Birmingham to Braintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Braintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Braintree is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Birmingham to Braintree.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Braintree?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Braintree?

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Where can I stay near Braintree?

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Birmingham to Braintree - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Braintree by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Braintreetrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 30m
£61–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 777
4h 48m
£29–66
Drive 131.1 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Braintreecar 131.1 mi
2h 31m
£32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
4h 4m
£90–126

Birmingham to Braintree by train, subway, and foot

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3h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 159.9 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Braintree via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £27–65 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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