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

The cheapest way to get from Braintree to Reading is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Braintree to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Braintree and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Reading. However, there are services departing from Braintree and arriving at Reading via Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Braintree to Reading?

The distance between Braintree and Reading is 85 miles. The road distance is 90.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Braintree to Reading without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Braintree to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Braintree to Reading train from?

Braintree to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.

Where does the Braintree to Reading train arrive?

Braintree to Reading train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Braintree to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Braintree to Reading is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Braintree to Reading.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Braintree to Stratford (London)train Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 58m
£41–103
Drive 90.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Braintree to Readingcar 90.4 mi
1h 54m
£23–33
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Waterloo Stationbus A8
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading
4h 21m
£27–61
Train via London
1. Take the train from Braintree to London Liverpool Streettrain Braintree - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from Liverpool Street Station to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 27m
£51–98

Braintree to Reading by train

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1h 58mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 84.8 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a train from Braintree to Reading via Stratford and London Paddington in around 1h 58m.

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