Trains from Braintree to Chelmsford from $12.69*

Trains from Braintree to Chelmsford from $12.69*

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Braintree to Chelmsford Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Braintree to Chelmsford? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $12.69, with average prices for this route around $12.69. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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05:40
Braintree Freeport
06:08
Chelmsford
28m, Changes requiredGreater Anglia
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06:44
Braintree Freeport
07:10
Chelmsford
26m, DirectGreater Anglia
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07:28
Braintree Freeport
07:52
Chelmsford
24m, DirectGreater Anglia
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08:15
Braintree Freeport
08:41
Chelmsford
26m, DirectGreater Anglia
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09:02
Braintree Freeport
09:27
Chelmsford
25m, DirectGreater Anglia
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10:01
Braintree Freeport
10:25
Paris
24m, DirectGreater Anglia
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Braintree to Chelmsford Train Route Details

The Braintree to Chelmsford train ticket is from $12.69. The average travel time is 24m, covering a distance of approximately 17 mile. There are usually 20 daily trains provided by Greater Anglia. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
05:40
Last train
Last train
22:51
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
24m
Distance
Distance
17 mile
Price
Price
$12.69*
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Braintree to Chelmsford Train Travel Guide

Braintree to Chelmsford Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Chelmsford

Every day, up to 20 train depart from Braintree and arrive in Chelmsford, with the shortest journey taking 24m minutes.

Book cheap train tickets from Braintree to Chelmsford

It doesn’t need to be difficult to find cheap train tickets from Braintree to Chelmsford. If you know where to look and how to take advantage of available discounts and travel options, then saving money with Trip.com becomes second nature. Here are some of our top tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, you can benefit from group travel discounts. Many train companies offer GroupSave options, which provide a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes traveling from Braintree to Chelmsford more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Traveling during off-peak hours

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets and can be used on services that are less busy, typically outside the morning and evening rush hours. If your schedule allows flexibility, choosing off-peak hours for your trip from Braintree to Chelmsford can result in significant cost savings. In most cities and large towns, off-peak hours usually start at 09:30 from Monday to Friday. In other areas, they typically begin at 09:00.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each designed to cater to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

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