The average train between Exeter and Braintree takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 Exeter and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 5:52 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Braintree station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Exeter to Braintree train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Braintree train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Exeter to Braintree train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Exeter and Braintree is 311.3 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Braintree via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h 26m.