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Trip Overview

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.

4h 22m
Duration
222 mi
Distance
£116
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Exeter to Braintree train times

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.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 13m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 59m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 59m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 13m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 59m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 59m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 13m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 59m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 59m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 13m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 59m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 59m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 13m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 59m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 59m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia6h 39m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia3h 59m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 54m • 2 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)Greater Anglia4h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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.

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  • Distance: 221.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Braintree, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Braintree via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h 19m.

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