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

The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Braintree is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gillingham to Braintree is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Gillingham and Braintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Gillingham station to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Waterfront Bus Station and arriving at Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Gillingham and Braintree?

No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Kent) and arriving at Braintree via Stratford International DLR Station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Gillingham to Braintree?

The distance between Gillingham and Braintree is 73 miles. The road distance is 54.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gillingham to Braintree without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 13m and costs £21 - £45.

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

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

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Braintree bus from?

Gillingham to Braintree bus services, operated by Ensign Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Braintree train from?

Gillingham to Braintree train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.

Train or bus from Gillingham to Braintree?

The best way to get from Gillingham to Braintree is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus and line 300 bus, which costs and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Gillingham to Braintree bus arrive?

Gillingham to Braintree bus services, operated by Ensign Bus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Gillingham to Braintree train arrive?

Gillingham to Braintree train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Gillingham to Braintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Gillingham to Braintree is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Gillingham to Braintree.

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

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Where can I stay near Braintree?

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Gillingham to Braintree - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gillingham to Braintree by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus A9
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Rue De Jeunesbus X20
2h 13m
£21–45
Drive 53.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gillingham to Braintreecar 53.8 mi
1h 4m
£14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Stratford Internationaltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
2h 31m
£35–66
Train via Greenwich
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Woolwich Arsenaltrain Rainham / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 11m
£34–62
Bus, line 100 bus, line 300 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus x80
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
4h 42m

Gillingham to Braintree by train, foot, and bus

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2h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 73 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

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

You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Braintree via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 42m.

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