The average train between Hackney and Braintree takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Hackney 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 hourly between Hackney and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hackney is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hackney to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Hackney station and arriving at Braintree station via Braintree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Hackney to Braintree train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Stratford (London) station.
Hackney to Braintree train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Braintree station.
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The distance between Hackney and Braintree is 55.3 km. The road distance is 68 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Stratford (London) to Braintree hourly. Tickets cost £19–40 and the journey takes 56 min.