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How to get fromGatwick Airport to Braintreeby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
    2h 37m
    £39–91

  2. Drive 74 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Braintreecar car 74 mi
    1h 21m
    £18–26

  3. Line 35 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon to Liverpool Street Stationbus bus 35
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
    3h 17m
    £36–105

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Oxf
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Rue De Jeunesbus bus X20
    3h 58m
    £20–46

Gatwick Airport to Braintree by train and bus

Calendar526Weekly Services
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 74.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Braintree, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Braintree via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Rue De Jeunes via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 3h 58m.

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