There are 4 ways to get from Braintree to Brentwood by train, bus, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 37 min
$12 - $18
Cheapest option
Line 42 bus, line 351 bus • 1 h 43 min
$11 - $16
2 alternative options
Taxi • 30 min
$110 - $140
Drive • 30 min
$5 - $8
What companies run services between Braintree, England and Brentwood, England?
Greater Anglia operates a train from Braintree to Brentwood hourly. Tickets cost $12 - $18 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Braintree to Brentwood via Chelmsford City Centre, Railway Station (Chelm Rail Stn) and Chelmsford City Centre, Bus Station (Chelm Bus Stn) in around 1 h 43 min.

- Website
- abelliogreateranglia.co.uk
Train from Braintree to Shenfield
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12 - $18
- Website
- abelliogreateranglia.co.uk
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk

- Phone
- +44 (0)191 520 4000
- enquiries@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arriva.co.uk
Bus from Braintree Town Centre, Victoria Street to Chelmsford City Centre, Railway Station (Chelm Rail Stn)
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5 - $8
- Schedules at
- arrivabus.co.uk
- Book at
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Chelmsford City Centre, Bus Station (Chelm Bus Stn) to Shenfield, Crescent Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5 - $8
- Schedules at
- arrivabus.co.uk
- Book at
- arrivabus.co.uk
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $110 - $140
A1 Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1245 838383
- Website
- a1carschelmsford.com
Fareway Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 1245 355555
- Website
- farewaytaxisltd.com
Chelmsford Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 1246 600 155
- Website
- chelmsfordtaxisltd.co.uk
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Braintree to Brentwood?
The distance between Braintree and Brentwood is 33 km. The road distance is 39 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Braintree to Brentwood?
The cheapest way to get from Braintree to Brentwood is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 30 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Braintree to Brentwood?
The quickest way to get from Braintree to Brentwood is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs £80 - £100.
Is there a direct train between Braintree and Brentwood?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Braintree and arriving at Shenfield. Services depart hourly. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
Is there a direct bus between Braintree and Brentwood?
No, there is no direct bus from Braintree to Brentwood. However, there are services departing from Braintree Town Centre, Victoria Street and arriving at Shenfield, Crescent Drive via Chelmsford City Centre, Bus Station (Chelm Bus Stn). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1 h 43 min.
How long does it take to get from Braintree to Brentwood?
The train from Braintree to Shenfield takes 37 min including transfers and departs hourly.