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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Braintree is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Braintree is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Braintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Rue De Jeunes via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Braintree?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Braintree via Waterloo station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Southampton to Braintree?

The distance between Southampton and Braintree is 129 miles. The road distance is 123 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Braintree without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Southampton to Braintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Braintree bus from?

Southampton to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Braintree train from?

Southampton to Braintree train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Braintree?

The best way to get from Southampton to Braintree is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Southampton to Braintree bus arrive?

Southampton to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Southampton to Braintree train arrive?

Southampton to Braintree train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Braintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Braintree is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Southampton to Braintree.

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

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Where can I stay near Braintree?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 29m
£53–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
4h 38m
£22–35
Drive 122.3 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Braintreecar 122.3 mi
2h 49m
£31–44
Train, line 351 bus, line 170 bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Brentwoodtrain
4. Take the bus from Brentwood station to Bus Stationbus 351
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus 170 / ...
3h 58m
£57–126

Southampton to Braintree by bus

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Distance: 128.1 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Braintree via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Rue De Jeunes via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 4h 38m.

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