The average train between Edinburgh and Braintree takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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 every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Braintree? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Braintree station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
Edinburgh to Braintree train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Braintree train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Edinburgh to Braintree train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Edinburgh and Braintree is 515.1 km. The road distance is 703 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Braintree via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 13m.