Trains from Cambridge to Braintree

Cambridge to Braintree train information

• Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train connecting Cambridge (East of England) to Braintree (East of England). The services on board may vary depending on the rail operator.
• There are 29 miles from Cambridge to Braintree. Train travel is most of the time the quickest way to travel to Braintree from Cambridge, and it’s also more environmentally friendly than driving or taking the plane.
• Depending how long in advance you buy your ticket or the day and hour of travel, the price of the ticket may vary.

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Best prices for Cambridge to Braintree trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Cambridge and Braintree by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Braintree to Cambridge and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age and your situation, you are able to get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you pay less for your Cambridge Braintree train ticket.

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Cambridge to Braintree? Grab your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Cambridge Braintree ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Cambridge to Braintree (one way trip).

Railcards enable you to get a third off most train fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey