Braintree Freeport station
Chapel Hill Retail Park
Braintree
Essex
CM77 8YH
Braintree Freeport Station can be found on Chapel Hill Retail Park in Braintree as shown on the map, and is operated by Greater Anglia.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Braintree Freeport Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Set amidst the charming county of Essex, Braintree Freeport train station serves as a convenient access point for both locals and visitors looking to explore the area or head to popular shopping destinations like the Braintree Village shopping centre. Although it doesn't boast the bustling facilities of larger stations, it offers everything you need for a seamless travel experience.
Braintree Freeport train station might be small, but it ensures travelers can manage their journeys with ease. The station doesn't have a ticket office, but it does have accessible ticket machines. These machines allow passengers to collect tickets bought online, saving time and providing added convenience. They’re designed to cater to all needs with induction loops available for those requiring hearing assistance.
While the station lacks waiting rooms and toilets, it makes up for these omissions with a seating area on the single platform, offering step-free access. Notably, assistance meeting points and ramps for train boarding ensure accessibility for all. CCTV surveillance provides an added layer of safety for commuters.
The station might not be a hub for cycling or car parking, with limited bicycle storage and no car park facilities, but it is excellently positioned near the Braintree Village shopping centre. This proximity offers travelers plentiful shopping options and amenities. Additionally, rail replacement services conveniently pick up and drop off at the nearby bus stops, ensuring connectivity even during disruptions.
Braintree Freeport is a gateway to some thrilling and handy destinations. If you're visiting London or Essex towns, the station connects you seamlessly to several popular spots. Travelers frequently hop onto the train for an exciting journey to London Liverpool Street, or make their way to Chelmsford and Witham. Discover the culture in Colchester or relax on the coast at Clacton-on-Sea. There's even a convenient route heading to Southend Victoria.
For those looking for grander adventures, take a train from Braintree Freeport and explore the vibrant streets of Stratford in London or enjoy a leisurely ride to the picturesque town of Braintree, a short journey down the line.
Ultimately, Braintree Freeport station offers a no-fuss way to travel in and around Essex, making it easy to set off on your next big adventure. Despite its simplicity, this station ensures that your traveling needs are met with ticketing convenience, safe surroundings, and excellent connectivity to both nearby and far-off attractions. Whether you’re a local commuting to work or a visitor eager to explore, your journey begins here. So why wait? Grab your tickets and embark on your next adventure seamlessly from Braintree Freeport train station.
Ticket Office | |
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Ticket Office Opening hours | There is no ticket office at Braintree Freeport, but ticket machines are available to collect tickets from. |
Ticket machines | Yes |
Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine |
Accessible ticket machines | Yes |
Induction loop | Yes |
Smartcards | |
Smartcards issued at this station | No |
Smartcard validators | Yes |
Information available from staff | Yes - from help point |
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Customer information | DepartureScreens Announcements |
Staff help available | |
Customer help points | Yes |
Customer services notes | Monday-Saturday 08:00-20:00Sunday 10:00-20:00Bank Holidays 09:00-18:00 The hours shown are for the Customer Relations team on 0345 600 7245 (option 8). Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. |
Luggage storage | No |
Lost property | None |
CCTV at the station | Yes |
Station Accessibility | |
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Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. This station has step free access to the single platform for trains towards both Braintree and Witham. This station is a category A station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955 Assistance meeting point is on the platform, next to the yellow boarding ramp. |
Ticket barriers and gates | No |
Accessible ticket machines | Yes |
Induction loop | Yes |
Ramp for train access | Yes |
Accessible Toilets | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Braintree Freeport |
Seating area | Yes |
Wheelchairs available | No |
Getting to and from the station | |
Accessible taxis here | No |
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | No |
Accessible spaces | None |
Accessible car park equipment | No |
Staff Help | |
Staff help available | |
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes |
Helpline | We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here. |
Toilets | No |
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Accessible Toilets | No |
Baby Changing | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Braintree Freeport |
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Seating area | Yes |
1st Class Lounge | No |
Refreshment Facilities | No |
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ATM Machine | No |
Shops | Available The station is next to the Braintree Village shopping centre |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | No |
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Public Wi-Fi | No |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 8 A sheltered cycle parking area providing four cycle stands is to the right of the station entrance, just beyond the blue Amazon Hub Locker. |
Type of Storage | Stands, |
Sheltered | Yes |
CCTV | No |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off at the bus stops at the rear of the Braintree Village shopping outlet, opposite the station entrance. |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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from London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 19:08 | 1 | On time |
from Braintree | Greater Anglia | 19:22 | - | On time |
from London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 19:54 | 1 | On time |
from Braintree | Greater Anglia | 20:09 | 1 | On time |
from London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 20:47 | 1 | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to Braintree | Greater Anglia | 19:08 | 1 | On time |
to Shenfield | Greater Anglia | 19:22 | - | On time |
to Braintree | Greater Anglia | 19:54 | 1 | On time |
to London Liverpool Street | Greater Anglia | 20:09 | 1 | On time |
to Braintree | Greater Anglia | 20:47 | 1 | On time |