The average train between Braintree and Cardiff takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Braintree to Cardiff. 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 Braintree and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Braintree is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Cardiff station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Braintree to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.
Braintree to Cardiff train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Braintree to Cardiff train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Braintree and Cardiff is 261.1 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Braintree to Cardiff Central via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 41m.