The average train between Braintree and Dunstable takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Braintree to Dunstable. 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 Dunstable. 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 Dunstable at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Dunstable station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
Braintree to Dunstable train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.
Braintree to Dunstable train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Leagrave station.
Book your Braintree to Dunstable train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Braintree and Dunstable is 73.8 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a train from Braintree to Leagrave via Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 3m.