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Trip Summary
There are 6 daily trains from Bishop's Stortford to Braintree. Traveling by train from Bishop's Stortford to Braintree usually takes around 2 hours and 37 minutes, but the fastest Greater Anglia train can make the trip in one hour and 52 minutes.
| Distance | 17 mi (27 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 52m |
| Lowest price | €35.83 |
| Most frequent service | Greater Anglia |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Bishop's Stortford to Braintree?
Greater Anglia is the one and only train line which connects Bishop's Stortford to Braintree. However, there are 6 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Anglia | 6 | 2h 38m | €38.43 |
Greater Anglia is an east-of-England train company that serves Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire. Greater Anglia is known for providing affordable travel options and is in the process of upgrading its train cars with WiFi. Restrooms are available onboard, and power outlets are available at some seats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Bishop's Stortford to Braintree. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Bishop's Stortford at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 6 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Braintree to Bishop's Stortford.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Bishop's Stortford?
Main departure station: Bishops Stortford Station
There is one train station in Bishop's Stortford.
All train stations in Bishop's Stortford:
Bishops Stortford Station
Where is the train station in Braintree?
Main arrival station: Braintree Freeport Station
Braintree has one train station.
Train stations in Braintree:
Braintree Freeport Station
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