The average train between Braintree and Manningtree takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 44 min. There is a train service every few hours from Braintree to Manningtree. 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 Manningtree. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Braintree is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Manningtree at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Manningtree. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Manningtree station via Witham (Essex). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Braintree to Manningtree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Braintree station.
Braintree to Manningtree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manningtree station.
Book your Braintree to Manningtree train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Braintree and Manningtree is 35.8 km. The road distance is 43 km.
You can take a train from Braintree to Manningtree via Witham (Essex) in around 1h 16m.