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Trip Overview

The average train between Braintree and Cardiff takes 3h 38m 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.

3h 38m
Duration
193 mi
Distance
£101
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Braintree to Cardiff train times

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 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 29m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 40m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 39m • 2 changes
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    Greater AngliaElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)3h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Braintree to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Braintree to Cardiff.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 193.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Braintree, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Braintree to Cardiff Central via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 33m.

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