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Trains from Braintree (BTR) to Shirley (SRL)

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16

train journeys
per day

108

miles (174 kms)

4hrs 57 mins

fastest journey

05:38 / 00:03

first / last train

0

direct trains (6 or 7 changes)

7

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Braintree (BTR) to Shirley (SRL)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Braintree and Shirley , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Braintree to Shirley is approximately 108 miles (174 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 13 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Elizabeth Line, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Braintree and Shirley.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Braintree to Shirley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 57 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Braintree to Shirley

Journeys from Braintree to Shirley Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:38
    4 hrs 48 mins 7 changes
    10:26
    Braintree
    Shirley
    Braintree to Shirley
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:42
    4 hrs 44 mins 6 changes
    11:26
    Braintree
    Shirley
    Braintree to Shirley
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:26
    5 hrs 6 changes
    12:26
    Braintree
    Shirley
    Braintree to Shirley
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:13
    5 hrs 13 mins 6 changes
    13:26
    Braintree
    Shirley
    Braintree to Shirley
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:59
    4 hrs 27 mins 6 changes
    14:26
    Braintree
    Shirley
    Braintree to Shirley
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:59
    5 hrs 27 mins 6 changes
    16:26
    Braintree
    Shirley
    Braintree to Shirley
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:59
    5 hrs 27 mins 6 changes
    17:26
    Braintree
    Shirley
    Braintree to Shirley
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:59
    4 hrs 57 mins 7 changes
    17:56
    Braintree
    Shirley
    Braintree to Shirley
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:59
    5 hrs 27 mins 6 changes
    19:26
    Braintree
    Shirley
    Braintree to Shirley
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:59
    5 hrs 44 mins 6 changes
    20:43
    Braintree
    Shirley
    Braintree to Shirley
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:59
    5 hrs 53 mins 6 changes
    21:52
    Braintree
    Shirley
    Braintree to Shirley
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:45
    4 hrs 58 mins 6 changes
    22:43
    Braintree
    Shirley
    Braintree to Shirley
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:32
    5 hrs 23 mins 6 changes
    23:55
    Braintree
    Shirley
    Braintree to Shirley
  • Mon 17th Jun
    20:59
    11 hrs 27 mins 7 changes
    08:26
    Braintree
    Shirley
    Braintree to Shirley
  • Mon 17th Jun
    22:49
    10 hrs 7 mins 7 changes
    08:56
    Braintree
    Shirley
    Braintree to Shirley
  • Mon 17th Jun
    23:46
    10 hrs 40 mins 7 changes
    10:26
    Braintree
    Shirley
    Braintree to Shirley

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

About Shirley Station

Station name Shirley (SRL)
Address Shirley station, Haslucks Green Road, Shirley, West Midlands, B90 2NE
Managed by WM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:30 - 12:00
Tuesday 06:30 - 12:00
Wednesday 06:30 - 12:00
Thursday 06:30 - 12:00
Friday 06:30 - 20:00
Saturday 08:00 - 20:00
Sunday 10:00 - 14:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Braintree and Shirley

The travel time between Braintree and Shirley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 13 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 57 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Braintree and Shirley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:38, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:03.

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

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Braintree & Shirley. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

Abellio Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Elizabeth Line, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Braintree and Shirley.

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