The average train between Barking and Braintree takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Barking to Braintree. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Barking and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barking is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barking to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Barking station and arriving at Braintree station via Braintree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Barking to Braintree train services, operated by c2c, depart from Stratford (London) station.
Barking to Braintree train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Barking to Braintree train tickets online with c2c, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Barking and Braintree is 50.2 km. The road distance is 73 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Stratford (London) to Braintree hourly. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 56 min.