Braintree to Colchester by train
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Overview: trains from Braintree to Colchester
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From Braintree to Colchester by train
Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Braintree to Colchester by train. With 32 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.
Cost of train tickets between Braintree and Colchester
The cheapest train tickets from Braintree to Colchester start at CA$22.75. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .
Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Braintree to Colchester is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.
Train times for travel between Braintree and Colchester
If you are taking the train from Braintree to Colchester, you will have 32 trains each day (with a departure every 38 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 00:27. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:45. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:25, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:47.
Braintree to Colchester distance and train travel time
The total distance for this route is 24 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 30 minutes.
When are tickets between Braintree and Colchester available for purchase?
Tickets for trains between Braintree and Colchester can be purchased 5 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.
More information on train travel from Braintree to Colchester
Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Colchester city guide to get you started.
FAQs about the train journey from Braintree to Colchester
Want to know more about your journey from Braintree to Colchester? 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 Colchester covers 24 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route runs CA$22.75. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .
Tickets for this route go on sale 5 months in advance of the departure date.
The fastest journey by train is 30 minutes.
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