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Chelmsford to Braintree Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Chelmsford to Braintree? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as SAR 52.08, with average prices for this route around SAR 52.08.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
14:22 24 minutes, Direct Chelmsford	14:46 Braintree Freeport	Find Tickets
15:22 24 minutes, Direct Chelmsford	15:46 Braintree Freeport	Find Tickets
16:22 24 minutes, Direct Chelmsford	16:46 Braintree Freeport	Find Tickets
17:10 23 minutes, Direct Chelmsford	17:33 Braintree Freeport	Find Tickets
17:55 24 minutes, Direct Chelmsford	18:19 Braintree Freeport	Find Tickets
18:41 27 minutes, Direct Chelmsford	19:08 Paris	Find Tickets

Chelmsford to Braintree Train Route Details

First train

01:26

Last train

23:52

Departure station

Chelmsford

Arrival station

Braintree

Journey time

23 minutes

Distance

17 km

Price

SAR 52.08*

Train operators

Greater Anglia

How to book cheap train tickets from Chelmsford to Braintree

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Chelmsford to Braintree can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Chelmsford to Braintree, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Chelmsford to Braintree ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Chelmsford to Braintree more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Chelmsford to Braintree train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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