The average train between Huntingdon and Braintree takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Huntingdon is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Huntingdon to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Huntingdon station and arriving at Braintree station via Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Huntingdon to Braintree train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Huntingdon station.
Huntingdon to Braintree train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Huntingdon to Braintree train tickets online with Thameslink, Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Huntingdon and Braintree is 71.3 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Huntingdon to Braintree via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 12m.