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Trains from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Braintree (BTR)

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11

train journeys
per day

357

miles (575 kms)

8hrs 26 mins

fastest journey

06:25 / 17:15

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Helensburgh Central (HLC) to Braintree (BTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 11 scheduled rail journeys between Helensburgh Central and Braintree , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 11 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Helensburgh Central to Braintree is approximately 357 miles (575 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 8hrs 55 mins.

ScotRail, Lumo, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Helensburgh Central and Braintree.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Helensburgh Central to Braintree. The fastest journey time on this route takes 8hrs 26 mins.

Journeys from Helensburgh Central to Braintree Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:25
    8 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    14:51
    Helensburgh Central
    Braintree
    Helensburgh Central to Braintree
  • Mon 6th May
    06:54
    8 hrs 56 mins 3 changes
    15:50
    Helensburgh Central
    Braintree
    Helensburgh Central to Braintree
  • Mon 6th May
    07:55
    8 hrs 55 mins 4 changes
    16:50
    Helensburgh Central
    Braintree
    Helensburgh Central to Braintree
  • Mon 6th May
    08:59
    8 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    17:50
    Helensburgh Central
    Braintree
    Helensburgh Central to Braintree
  • Mon 6th May
    09:55
    8 hrs 55 mins 4 changes
    18:50
    Helensburgh Central
    Braintree
    Helensburgh Central to Braintree
  • Mon 6th May
    10:55
    8 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    19:50
    Helensburgh Central
    Braintree
    Helensburgh Central to Braintree
  • Mon 6th May
    11:52
    8 hrs 58 mins 3 changes
    20:50
    Helensburgh Central
    Braintree
    Helensburgh Central to Braintree
  • Mon 6th May
    12:55
    8 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    21:50
    Helensburgh Central
    Braintree
    Helensburgh Central to Braintree
  • Mon 6th May
    13:55
    8 hrs 55 mins 3 changes
    22:50
    Helensburgh Central
    Braintree
    Helensburgh Central to Braintree
  • Mon 6th May
    14:22
    9 hrs 19 mins 4 changes
    23:41
    Helensburgh Central
    Braintree
    Helensburgh Central to Braintree
  • Mon 6th May
    15:24
    9 hrs 1 min 4 changes
    00:25
    Helensburgh Central
    Braintree
    Helensburgh Central to Braintree

About Helensburgh Central Station

Station name Helensburgh Central (HLC)
Address Helensburgh Central station, East Princes Street, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, G84 7QF
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:55 - 00:00
Tuesday 05:55 - 00:00
Wednesday 05:55 - 00:00
Thursday 05:55 - 00:00
Friday 05:55 - 00:00
Saturday 05:55 - 00:00
Sunday 07:50 - 23:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Braintree Station

Station name Braintree (BTR)
Address Braintree station, Station Approach, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3QL
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 15:00
Saturday 05:45 - 13:05
Sunday 07:45 - 15:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Helensburgh Central and Braintree

The travel time between Helensburgh Central and Braintree by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 8hrs 55 mins & the fastest journey takes 8hrs 26 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Helensburgh Central and Braintree vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 11 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:25, and the last train of the day leaves at 17:15.

First class tickets on trains between Helensburgh Central and Braintree typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Helensburgh Central and Braintree can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Helensburgh Central & Braintree. owever, there are 11 possible journeys which require a change.

ScotRail, Lumo, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Helensburgh Central and Braintree.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Helensburgh Central and Braintree, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.