Braintree to Birmingham by train

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Overview: trains from Braintree to Birmingham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Braintree to Birmingham, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:30 View journey
Last train 23:45 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 4m View journey
Distance (km) 180
Trains / day 17 View all
Cheapest journey CA$61.10 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 11m
Train operators 7

Travelling from Braintree to Birmingham by train

Considering a train trip from Braintree to Birmingham? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost between Braintree and Birmingham: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from CA$61.10, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Braintree to Birmingham daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Birmingham on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 17 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:30: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:45: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 07:00: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:00: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 56 minutes: frequency of train departures

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Braintree to Birmingham?

On this route spanning 180 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 4 minutes.

When do tickets between Braintree and Birmingham go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Braintree and Birmingham 4 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Learn more about train travel from Braintree to Birmingham

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Birmingham city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Braintree to Birmingham

Want to know more about your journey from Braintree to Birmingham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Braintree and Birmingham covers 180 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.