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London Waterloo to Braintree Train prices and times

Planning a journey from London Waterloo to Braintree? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £36.30, with average prices for this route around £36.30. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
19:00 1 hour 39 minutes, Changes required London Waterloo	20:39 Braintree Freeport	Find Tickets
20:00 1 hour 39 minutes, Changes required London Waterloo	21:39 Braintree Freeport	Find Tickets
21:00 1 hour 39 minutes, Changes required London Waterloo	22:39 Braintree Freeport	Find Tickets
22:00 1 hour 39 minutes, Changes required London Waterloo	23:39 Braintree Freeport	Find Tickets
23:25 6 hours 4 minutes, Changes required London Waterloo	05:29 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

London Waterloo to Braintree Train Route Details

First train

07:50

Last train

23:25

Departure station

London Waterloo

Arrival station

Braintree

Journey time

1 hour 39 minutes

Distance

63 km

Price

£36.30*

Train operators

Greater Anglia

How to book cheap train tickets from London Waterloo to Braintree

Season Tickets for frequent travel

If you frequently travel between London Waterloo and Braintree, a Season Ticket allows unlimited travel between these stations and is available for various durations, such as weekly, monthly, annual, or flexi. Enjoy the convenience of not having to buy a ticket for each journey, as well as significant savings.

Network Railcard for South East England

To save on train travel in South East England, consider getting a Network Railcard. For a £30 annual fee, this railcard offers 1/3 off most fares, including routes to and from London. Whether for standard or off-peak tickets, it's highly advantageous for frequent travelers within this region.

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 London Waterloo 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 to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from London Waterloo to Braintree, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from London Waterloo to Braintree ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

London Waterloo to Braintree train ticket types

Save money on your trip from London Waterloo to Braintree with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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