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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
    2h 54m
    £42–102

  2. Drive 89.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Braintreecar car 89.1 mi
    1h 55m
    £22–32

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    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 48m
    £39–61

  4. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Braintreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
    3h 8m
    £50–96

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Vauxhalltrain train
    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 40m
    £42–67

Reading to Braintree by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 84.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Braintree via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Rue De Jeunes via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 3h 48m.

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