Bristol to Braintree train with Cross Country

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Great Western Railway (GWR)
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Deutsche Bahn
2,000+ travel companies
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Live departures

Bristol to Braintree train times

The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Braintree trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Great Western Railway (GWR)7:30 AM Bristol
3h21
10:51 AM Braintree2 transfers
Great Western Railway (GWR)7:40 AM Bristol
3h11
10:51 AM Braintree3 transfers
Great Western Railway (GWR)8:31 AM Bristol
3h20
11:51 AM Braintree2 transfers
Great Western Railway (GWR)8:38 AM Bristol
3h13
11:51 AM Braintree3 transfers
Great Western Railway (GWR)9:30 AM Bristol
3h21
12:51 PM Braintree2 transfers
Great Western Railway (GWR)9:38 AM Bristol
3h13
12:51 PM Braintree3 transfers
Great Western Railway (GWR)10:30 AM Bristol
3h21
1:51 PM Braintree2 transfers
Great Western Railway (GWR)10:38 AM Bristol
3h13
1:51 PM Braintree3 transfers
Great Western Railway (GWR)11:30 AM Bristol
3h21
2:51 PM Braintree2 transfers
Great Western Railway (GWR)11:38 AM Bristol
3h13
2:51 PM Braintree3 transfers
Great Western Railway (GWR)12:30 PM Bristol
3h21
3:51 PM Braintree2 transfers
Great Western Railway (GWR)12:38 PM Bristol
3h13
3:51 PM Braintree3 transfers
Great Western Railway (GWR)1:30 PM Bristol
3h21
4:51 PM Braintree2 transfers
Great Western Railway (GWR)1:39 PM Bristol
3h12
4:51 PM Braintree3 transfers
Great Western Railway (GWR)2:30 PM Bristol
3h08
5:38 PM Braintree2 transfers
Cross Country2:33 PM Bristol
3h05
5:38 PM Braintree3 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bristol to Braintree

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Trains from Bristol to Braintree run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €143 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 222 km distance in 3h 4m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
222 km
Average train duration
3h 29m
Cheapest ticket price
€143
Trains per day
4
Fastest train
3h 4m
First train
5:30 AM
Last train
9:00 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Best time to book
7 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol to Braintree trainsCross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol and Braintree from €143. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 5m
Cheapest Price
€160
Cross Country frequency
2 a day

Great Western Railway (GWR)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 4m
Cheapest Price
€143
Great Western Railway (GWR) frequency
15 a day

FAQs: Trains from Bristol to Braintree

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Braintree by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Braintree, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Bristol to Braintree can start from as little as €143 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Bristol to Braintree is €147; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Bristol to Braintree is 3h 4m to travel the 222 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Bristol to Braintree leaves at 5:30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Bristol to Braintree leaves at 9:00 PM.
There are 4 trains a day from Bristol to Braintree which require at least one change with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Bristol to Braintree, you can count on Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) for the best way to get you to Braintree. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Bristol and Braintree and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Braintree from Bristol is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 4m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Bristol to Braintree is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Braintree including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Bristol to Braintree

Most Bristol to Braintree trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Braintree station pair, with some services arriving at Braintree Freeport. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Braintree train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Bristol
Arrival train stations in Braintree
Bristol Temple MeadsStation Approach, Bristol, BS1 6QF, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre

Bus16 · 7m · €4 · every ~12 min
X39, 16, 39, 522 · 8m · €4 · every ~49 min
512 · 14m
9 · 15m · €4 · every ~22 min

Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services

Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.

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