Train times from Braintree to London
Braintree connects to 2 London terminals. The fastest route is Liverpool Street in 60 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 60 minutes to Liverpool Street
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 2 (Liverpool Street, Paddington)
- Operator
- Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Braintree to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Street | 60 min | same as fastest | 67 min | 1.2/hr | Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line |
| Paddington | 81 minchange at Stratford (London) | no direct service | direct trains only | direct trains only | Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line |
Braintree to Liverpool Street
The fastest train from Braintree to London Liverpool Street takes 60 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line. That makes Braintree the 65th quickest of the 105 stations with a service into Liverpool Street inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 67 minutes, 7 minutes longer. That median covers 9 services arriving at Liverpool Street between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 1.2 an hour.
Braintree to Paddington
The fastest train from Braintree to London Paddington takes 81 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Great Western Railway, Elizabeth line. That makes Braintree the 99th quickest of the 115 stations with a service into Paddington inside 90 minutes.
No direct train runs from Braintree to London Paddington. The quickest route changes at Stratford (London).
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Braintree to London take?
The fastest train from Braintree reaches London Liverpool Street in 60 minutes. Braintree connects to 2 London terminals: Liverpool Street, Paddington.
Which London station should I travel to from Braintree?
Liverpool Street is the quickest at 60 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Liverpool Street.
Is Braintree a good commuter town for London?
At 60 minutes to London Liverpool Street, Braintree is a longer commute, typically traded off against more space and lower housing costs. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Braintree to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Liverpool Street.
What are the nearest stations to Braintree?
The closest alternatives are Braintree Freeport, Cressing, White Notley. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 60 minutes of Liverpool Street
Braintree is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 60 minutes of London Liverpool Street, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Braintree, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Chelmsford is quicker: 17 km away and 29 minutes into London Liverpool Street, saving 31 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 9 stations within 20 km that beat Braintree.