The average train between Nottingham and Braintree takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Braintree at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Braintree station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Nottingham to Braintree train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Braintree train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Braintree station.
Book your Nottingham to Braintree train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Nottingham and Braintree is 166.3 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Braintree via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 48m.