What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Braintree?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Braintree is to bus which costs £10 - £22 and takes 2h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Braintree?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Braintree is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Braintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Braintree. However, there are services departing from London Eye and arriving at Rue De Jeunes via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Braintree?

No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross station to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Embankment station and arriving at Braintree via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Braintree?

The distance between Charing Cross and Braintree is 48 miles. The road distance is 45.8 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Braintree without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Braintree without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 13m and costs £23 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Braintree?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Charing Cross to Braintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Braintree bus from?

Charing Cross to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Eye station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Braintree train from?

Charing Cross to Braintree train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Embankment station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Braintree bus arrive?

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

Where does the Charing Cross to Braintree train arrive?

Charing Cross to Braintree train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Braintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Braintree is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Charing Cross to Braintree.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross to Braintree?

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Where can I stay near Braintree?

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Charing Cross to Braintree - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Charing Cross to Braintree by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Liverpool Street stationsubway Circle
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Braintreetrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
2h 13m
£23–46
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Eye to Coach Stationbus A8
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Rue De Jeunesbus X20
2h 34m
£11–21
Drive 45.5 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Braintreecar 45.5 mi
1h 12m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Braintreetaxi 45.5 mi
1h 12m
£190–230

Charing Cross to Braintree by subway and train

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2h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 47.2 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Braintree, England?

You can take a bus from London Eye to Rue De Jeunes via Coach Station in around 2h 34m.

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