Trains from Preston (Lancs)
to Braintree
From £100.00
Preston (Lancs) to Braintreeby train on average takes 4 hrs 40 mins
Preston (Lancs) to Braintree one way only
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- Trains depart every 37 minutes
- First train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 05:33
- Last train leaves Preston (Lancs) at 20:01
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Preston (Lancs) to Braintree train times
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Preston (Lancs) facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase Collection
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Ticket Machine
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard Validator
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
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Facilities
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Car Park
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Seated Area
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Waiting Room
Available on Platform 3/4. Automatic doors available on all waiting rooms.
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Station Buffet
Refreshments and shops available on Platform 3/4
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Toilets
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Accessible toilets
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Baby Change
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Telephones
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Wi Fi
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Post Box
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Atm Machine
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Shops
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off in the short stay car park on Butler St.
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CCTV
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Toilets
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Available
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Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Accessible toilets
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost property
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Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Available
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Operator Name
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help Points
Information Kiosk on Platform 3. Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements.Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.
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Ticket gates
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Parking
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Contact Details
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/PR1 8AP -
Operator NameAvanti West Coast
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces1025
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ChargesDaily: £12.50
Monthly: £166.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £6.50
Sunday: £6.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
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Number Accessible Spaces18
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Accessible Car Park Equipment
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Cctv
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces246
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ShelteredYes
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Cctv
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Annotation
Cycle hub by the Butler Street entrance 200 spaces
9 hoops on platform 3 (Only 1 x cycles per hoop = 9 spaces)
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TypeCompounds
Stands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
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Staff Help Available
Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Kiosk within the Waiting Room on Platform 3. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 04:00 to 01:00
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Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible Taxis
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Accessible toilets
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
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Step Free Access
Category B1 - This station has step-free access to all platforms via the subway (with steep ramps) or using the lifts provided.
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Ticket Gates
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
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Wheelchairs Available
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Station Message
August 2023: The waiting room at this station is temporarily closed while refurbishment works take place.
Braintree facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase Collection
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Ticket Machine
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard Validator
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Smartcard Comments
Greater Anglia Smartcards can be obtained from www.greateranglia.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LE
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Facilities
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Car Park
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Seated Area
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Waiting Room
The waiting room is located in the station building opposite the ticket office, and is accessed from the booking hall.
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Station Buffet
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Toilets
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 - 18:30Saturday 05:30 - 12:30Sunday 08:00 - 15:00
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Accessible toilets
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Baby Change
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Telephones
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Wi Fi
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Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off at the bus stop in the turning circle, just outside the station.
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CCTV
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Toilets
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Available
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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 - 18:30Saturday 05:30 - 12:30Sunday 08:00 - 15:00
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Accessible toilets
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Wifi
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Annotation
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Available
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost property
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Contact Detailshttps://www.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-property
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Information Services Open
Information is available from the ticket office during scheduled opening hours. Help points at this station are available for customers to use 24/7.
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
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Customer Help Points
Help points can be found at the following location(s):
- Platform 1 (for trains towards Witham and London) - Between the side entrance and the main entrance to the platform, fixed to the platform-facing wall of the station building
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Ticket gates
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Parking
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Contact Details
Email Address: [email protected]
Url: https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/braintree-station-g-anglia/0345 050 7080 -
Operator NameNational Car Parks Ltd
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NameStation Car Park
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Spaces26
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ChargesDaily: £5.80
Weekly: £23.00
Monthly: £90.00
Three Monthly: £255.00
Annual: £890.00
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Number Accessible Spaces2
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Accessible Car Park Equipment
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Cctv
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces84
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ShelteredYes
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Cctv
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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.
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TypeRacks
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 028 28 78
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
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Staff Help Available
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.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 06:15 to 19:00
Sat 05:45 to 13:05
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Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible Taxis
Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
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Nearest stations with more facilitiesWitham
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Accessible toilets
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Step Free Access
This station has step free access to the single platform for trains towards Witham and London.
This station is a category A station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
Assistance meeting point is the ticket office.
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Ticket Gates
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
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Wheelchairs Available
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