Braintree Train Station

Last updated: 29 Mar, 2024

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Braintree train station

Located in Essex, the Braintree train station serves as a vital transportation hub connecting the town of Braintree with other major cities in the UK. As one of the busiest stations in the area, it offers convenient rail services, making it an essential gateway for commuters and travellers alike. Whether you are planning a day trip, a business meeting, or simply need to commute to work, Braintree train station provides reliable and efficient transportation options.

For those interested in exploring the town's attractions, the station's central location makes it an ideal starting point. Visit the Braintree District Museum to delve into the rich history of the area or take a stroll along the charming Braintree Marketplace. Just a short distance from the station, the Freeport Braintree Shopping Centre offers a wide range of shops and restaurants for visitors to enjoy.

To make your journey a breeze, Braintree train station provides various amenities and services. Purchase Braintree train tickets easily either at the station or online, ensuring you have a hassle-free travel experience. Stay updated with Braintree train times and schedules using the user-friendly display boards situated prominently throughout the station.

In summary, Braintree train station is a bustling transportation hub that provides reliable rail services to both locals and visitors. Whether you're looking for a convenient commuting option or planning an adventure in the area, this station offers all the necessary facilities and connections to make your trip seamless and enjoyable.

Station details & facilities

Facilities

󰅁ATM Machine󰽇

ATM Machine

No

Bureau de Change

No

󰅀Bicycle Hire󰽇

Bicycle Hire

No

󰅂Bicycle Parking󰽇

Bicycle Parking

Spaces: 84

Sheltered Cycle storage

Yes

CCTV: Yes

Location

There are two sheltered cycle parking areas providing 64 spaces located between the bus stops at the side entrance to the station and the local council car park. A further sheltered cycle parking area with 20 spaces is available in the corner of the Station Approach car park, which is operated by Braintree District Council.

Storage type

Wheel Racks

󰅎Public Wifi󰽇

Public Wifi

Yes

Notes

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󰅄Pay Phone󰽇

Pay Phone

Yes

Notes

CARDS_AND_COINS

󰅆Post box󰽇

Post box

No

󰅇Refreshments󰽇

Refreshments

No

󰅈Seating Facilities󰽇

Seating area

Yes

Waiting Rooms

Yes

Location

The waiting room is located in the station building opposite the ticket office, and is accessed from the booking hall.

󰅌Toilet󰽇

Toilet

Yes

Location

The toilets are located in the station building and are accessed via the waiting room. An accessible toilet is available for radar key holders. All toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 18:30 Saturday 05:30 - 12:30 Sunday 08:00 - 15:00

󰅐Tourist information office󰽇

Tourist information office

No

󰅍Trolleys󰽇

Trolleys

No

Services

󰅋Ticket buying and collection󰽇

Ticket office opening

No

Top up Oyster pay as you go here

No

Use Oyster pay as you go here

No

󰅏Transport links󰽇

Taxi rank

Taxi rank outside station entrance

󰅅Accessibility and mobility access󰽇

Customer help points

No

Staff help

Yes

Notes

Driver only operated services. Assistance at this station is provided by a staff member during ticket office opening hours. On weekdays only, a mobile platform host is available for pre-booked assistance between the hours of 12:00 and 19:00. Outside of these hours customers are advised to use Witham station, which is approximately 8 miles away. Booking is recommended.

Accessible ticket machines

Yes

Accessible ticket office counter

Yes

Ramp for train access

No

Accessible taxis

Yes

Notes

Taxi rank outside station entrance

Accessible toilets

Yes

Location

The toilets are located in the station building and are accessed via the waiting room. An accessible toilet is available for radar key holders. All toilets at this station are scheduled to be open at the following times: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 18:30 Saturday 05:30 - 12:30 Sunday 08:00 - 15:00

Impaired mobility setDown

No

Wheel chairs

Yes

󰅃General services information󰽇

Customer service

No

Left luggage

No

Lost property

Yes

Departure and arrivals from

Departures
Arrivals
TrainTimePlatformStatus
from London Liverpool Street18:331On time
from Shenfield19:25On time
from London Liverpool Street20:101On time
from London Liverpool Street21:001On time
from London Liverpool Street21:591On time