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Cardiff Central to Braintree Trains From US$37.39

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Buy cheap train tickets from Cardiff Central to Braintree for just US$37.39. Book in advance to secure the most affordable fare, instead of the average ticket price of US$130.20. The train journey from Cardiff Central to Braintree typically takes approximately 3h 33m. You can expect a frequency of 20 trains available daily. For further information, please consult our Train Journey Planner and Train Timetable.

Cardiff Central to Braintree Train Prices and Times

To find the cheapest train tickets from Cardiff Central to Braintree, it is recommended to book in advance and avoid traveling during peak times. Compare the train prices and times below for the best deals on rail fares.

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  1. 05:54
    Cardiff Central

    3h 56m

    Changes required

    09:50
    Braintree
    Train L65545-1L03 is operated by Great Western Railway. The speed of this train is 125km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

    Elizabeth line

    Train L19081-1F16 is operated by Greater Anglia. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

    E-ticket

    From US$35.97
  2. 06:53
    Cardiff Central

    3h 57m

    Changes required

    10:50
    Braintree
    Train L65548-1L06 is operated by Great Western Railway. The speed of this train is 125km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

    Elizabeth line

    Train G17138-1F18 is operated by Greater Anglia. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

    E-ticket

    From US$35.97
  3. 07:55
    Cardiff Central

    3h 55m

    Changes required

    11:50
    Braintree
    Train L65551-1L09 is operated by Great Western Railway. The speed of this train is 125km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

    Elizabeth line

    Train G17141-1F20 is operated by Greater Anglia. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

    E-ticket

    From US$35.97
  4. 08:37
    Cardiff Central

    4h 14m

    Changes required

    12:51
    Braintree
    Train L65553-1L11 is operated by Great Western Railway. The speed of this train is 125km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

    Elizabeth line

    Train G17145-1F22 is operated by Greater Anglia. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

    E-ticket

    From US$35.97
  5. 09:50
    Cardiff Central

    4h 1m

    Changes required

    13:51
    Braintree
    Train L65556-1L13 is operated by Great Western Railway. The speed of this train is 125km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

    Elizabeth line

    Train G17148-1F24 is operated by Greater Anglia. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

    E-ticket

    From US$35.97
  6. 10:41
    Cardiff Central

    4h 9m

    Changes required

    14:50
    Braintree
    Train L65558-1L15 is operated by Great Western Railway. The speed of this train is 125km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

    Elizabeth line

    Train G17151-1F26 is operated by Greater Anglia. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

    E-ticket

    From US$35.97
  7. 11:50
    Cardiff Central

    4h 0m

    Changes required

    15:50
    Braintree
    Train L65560-1L17 is operated by Great Western Railway. The speed of this train is 110km/h.
Days of operation: ThuFri

    Elizabeth line

    Train G17153-1F28 is operated by Greater Anglia. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

    E-ticket

    From US$35.97
  8. 12:54
    Cardiff Central

    3h 56m

    Changes required

    16:50
    Braintree
    Train L65562-1L19 is operated by Great Western Railway. The speed of this train is 125km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

    Elizabeth line

    Train L19088-1F30 is operated by Greater Anglia. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

    E-ticket

    From US$35.97
  9. 13:52
    Cardiff Central

    3h 47m

    Changes required

    17:39
    Braintree
    Train L65564-1L21 is operated by Great Western Railway. The speed of this train is 125km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

    Elizabeth line

    Train G17160-1F34 is operated by Greater Anglia. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

    E-ticket

    From US$35.97
  10. 14:54
    Cardiff Central

    3h 33m

    Changes required

    18:27
    Braintree
    Train L65566-1L23 is operated by Great Western Railway. The speed of this train is 125km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

    Elizabeth line

    Train L19099-1F42 is operated by Greater Anglia. The speed of this train is 100km/h.
Days of operation: Mon–Fri

    E-ticket

    From US$35.97
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    Cardiff Central to Braintree Train Route Details

    The Cardiff Central to Braintree train ticket is from US$37.39. The average travel time is 3h 33m, covering a distance of approximately 261 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
    05:54
    Last train
    21:30
    Departure station
    Cardiff Central
    Arrival station
    Braintree
    Journey time
    3h 33m
    Distance
    261 mile
    Price
    US$37.39
    Train operators
    Greater Anglia

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    Typically the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.

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    Advanced train tickets are typically the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.

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    Cardiff Central to Braintree train FAQs

    • When is the first train from Cardiff Central to Braintree?

      The first train from Cardiff Central to Braintree is at 05:54.
    • Are there direct trains from Cardiff Central to Braintree?

      No, there is no direct train from Cardiff Central to Braintree, and passengers would need to make 3 changes during the journey.
    • How long is the train journey from Cardiff Central to Braintree ?

      The train journey from Cardiff Central to Braintree typically takes an average of 4h 52m, with the fastest journey duration being around 3h 33m.
    • How much is a train from Cardiff Central to Braintree ?

      The cost of a train from Cardiff Central to Braintree can vary, with the cheapest fare typically starting at US$37.39 and the average price being around US$130.20.
    • What times are off-peak trains from Cardiff Central to Braintree ?

      In general, the off-peak period typically starts after 09:30 and excludes the evening rush hours of 15:30-18:15 for travel to and from major cities. The specific times may differ depending on the route and train company, but generally, you can expect off-peak times to fall outside the usual commuting hours. For Transport for London, off-peak times are observed on weekdays from the first service until 06:30, from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.