Does Braintree station have ticket gates?

No, this station doesn't have ticket gates.

Is there CCTV at Braintree station?

Yes, there is CCTV at this station.

Is there a bureau de change at Braintree station?

No, there isn't a bureau de change at this station.

Are there public telephones at Braintree station?

Yes, there's public telephones at this station.

Is there a waiting room at Braintree station?

Yes, this station has a waiting room.

Are there seated areas at Braintree station?

Yes, there's a seating area at this station.

Are there showers at Braintree station?

No, there aren't showers at this station.

Is there a tourist information office at Braintree station?

No, there isn't a tourist information office at this station.

Are there luggage trolleys at Braintree station?

No, luggage trolleys aren't available at this station.

Are smartcards issued at Braintree station?

Yes, smartcards are issued at this station.

Are there ticket machines at Braintree station?

Yes, there are ticket machines at this station.

Can I collect train tickets from Braintree station?

Yes, you can collect train tickets from this station.

Can smartcards be topped up at Braintree station?

Yes, you can top up smartcards at this station.

Can smartcards be validated at Braintree station?

Yes, smartcards can be validated at this station.

Are Oyster cards issued at Braintree station?

No, Oyster cards aren't issued at this station.

Can Oyster cards be topped up at Braintree station?

No, you can't top up Oyster cards at this station.

Can Oyster cards be used at Braintree station?

No, you can't use Oyster cards at this station.

Are there bus connections at Braintree station?

Yes, there are bus services at this station.

Is car hire available at or near Braintree station?

No, car hire is not available at or near the station.

Are there metro connections at Braintree station?

No, metro services aren't available at this station.

Does Braintree station have connections to a port?

No, the station doesn't have connections to a port.

Does Braintree station have connections to an airport?

Yes, the station has connections to an airport.

Is bike hire available at or near Braintree station?

No, bike hire is not available at or near the station.

Are accessible taxis available at Braintree station?

Yes, accessible taxis are available at this station.

Accessible taxis information

Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster

Is there a ramp at Braintree station to get on the train?

Yes, there is a train ramp at this station.

Are there accessible public telephones at Braintree station?

No, accessible public telephones aren't available at this station.

Are there induction loops at Braintree station?

Yes, induction loops are available at this station.

Are there wheelchairs available at Braintree station?

Yes, wheelchairs are available at this station.

Trains to Braintree station

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Braintree station address

Braintree station
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Braintree
Essex
CM7 3QL

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Braintree ticket office opening hours

Monday to Friday – 06:15 to 15:00 Saturday – 05:45 to 13:05 Sunday – 07:45 to 15:30

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Braintree train station facilities

Getting ready for your next journey? Whether you’re planning a trip or getting ready for your commute, find out everything you need to know about Braintree station facilities here before you travel. At most train stations you’ll find ticket machines to buy or collect tickets, as well as customer help points if you need a helping hand. There are also seating areas in most stations so you can sit back and relax while you wait for your train. For detailed information about the facilities available at Braintree station, take a look below.

Braintree at a glance

Braintree station

Station information
- Station details
  
  Station name
  
  Braintree
  
  CRS code
  
  BTR
  
  Station operator
  
  LE
  
  National Location Code
  
  6801
- Ticketing information
  
  Does Braintree station have ticket gates?
  
  No, this station doesn't have ticket gates.
  
  Penalty fares information
  
  Applicable Operators: Greater Anglia
- Station security
  
  Staffing level
  
  Part time
  
  Is there CCTV at Braintree station?
  
  Yes, there is CCTV at this station.
- Customer service
  Are there customer help points at Braintree station?
  
  Yes, there's customer help points at this station.
  
  Customer help points information
  
  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
  Customer services information
  
  Monday-Saturday 08:00-20:00 Sunday 10:00-20:00 Bank 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.
  
  Assisted travel information
  
  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.
  
  Assisted travel contact details
  
  0800 028 28 78
  
  Assisted travel opening hours
  
  08:00 - 20:00
  Monday to Sunday – 08:00 to 20:00
Station facilities
- Toilet facilities
  
  Are there toilets at Braintree station?
  
  Yes, this station has toilets.
  
  Toilets information
  
  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
  
  Are there baby changing facilities at Braintree station?
  
  No, there aren't baby changing facilities at this station.
  
  Are there showers at Braintree station?
  
  No, there aren't showers at this station.
- Seating at the station
  
  Is there a waiting room at Braintree station?
  
  Yes, this station has a waiting room.
  
  Waiting room information
  
  The waiting room is located in the station building opposite the ticket office, and is accessed from the booking hall.
  
  Waiting room opening hours
  Monday to Friday – 05:30 to 18:30 Saturday – 05:30 to 12:30 Sunday – 08:00 to 15:00
  
  Are there seated areas at Braintree station?
  
  Yes, there's a seating area at this station.
- Tourist facilities
  
  Is there a bureau de change at Braintree station?
  
  No, there isn't a bureau de change at this station.
  
  Are there luggage storage facilities at Braintree station?
  
  No, there are no luggage storage facilities at this station.
  
  Is there a tourist information office at Braintree station?
  
  No, there isn't a tourist information office at this station.
  
  Are there luggage trolleys at Braintree station?
  
  No, luggage trolleys aren't available at this station.
- Communication
  
  Are there public telephones at Braintree station?
  
  Yes, there's public telephones at this station.
  
  Is there a post box at Braintree station?
  
  No, there isn't a post box at this station.
  
  Is there Wi-Fi at Braintree station?
  
  Yes, this station has Wi-Fi.
  
  Wi-Fi information
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Braintree station
- Shops, cafés and cash machines
  
  Is there a cash machine at Braintree station?
  
  No, there aren't cash machines at this station.
  
  Are there shops at Braintree station?
  
  No, there aren't shops at this station.
  
  Are there cafés, pubs or restaurants at Braintree station?
  
  No, the station does't have cafés, pubs or restaurants.
Buying and collecting train tickets
- Ticket office
  
  Are there ticket machines at Braintree station?
  
  Yes, there are ticket machines at this station.
  
  Can I collect train tickets from Braintree station?
  
  Yes, you can collect train tickets from this station.
- Ticketing options
  
  Are smartcards issued at Braintree station?
  
  Yes, smartcards are issued at this station.
  
  Can smartcards be topped up at Braintree station?
  
  Yes, you can top up smartcards at this station.
  
  Can smartcards be validated at Braintree station?
  
  Yes, smartcards can be validated at this station.
  
  Smartcard information
  
  Greater Anglia Smartcards can be obtained from www.greateranglia.co.uk/smart
Travel links
- Public transport
  
  Are there bus connections at Braintree station?
  
  Yes, there are bus services at this station.
  
  Bus services information
  
  Braintree is a PlusBus location click here to see the PlusBus map.
  http://www.plusbus.info/braintree
  There are regular express bus services from outside the station to Stansted Airport
  
  Are there metro connections at Braintree station?
  
  No, metro services aren't available at this station.
  
  Does Braintree station have connections to a port?
  
  No, the station doesn't have connections to a port.
  
  Does Braintree station have connections to an airport?
  
  Yes, the station has connections to an airport.
  
  Airport connections information
  
  There are regular express bus services from outside the station direct to Stansted Airport Terminal
  
  Replacement buses location
  
  Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off at the bus stop in the turning circle, just outside the station.
- Personal transport
  
  Is car hire available at or near Braintree station?
  
  No, car hire is not available at or near the station.
  
  Does Braintree station have a taxi rank?
  
  Yes, this station has a taxi rank.
  
  Taxi rank information
  
  Taxi rank outside station entrance
Car parking
- Car parking
  Live Car Parking
  
  Car park name and spaces
  Station Car Park - 26 spaces
  
  Opening hours
  Monday to Friday – 24 hours Saturday – 24 hours Sunday – 24 hours
  
  Car parking charges
  Off-peak ticket: N/A
  PerHour ticket: N/A
  Peak ticket: £5.80
  Weekly ticket: £23.00
  Monthly ticket: £90.00
  Quarterly ticket: £255.00
  Semi Annual ticket: N/A
  Annual ticket: £890.00
Bikes
- Bike storage
  
  Is there bike storage at Braintree station?
  
  Yes, there's bike storage at this station.
  
  Is there a sheltered bike storage area at Braintree station?
  
  Yes, there is a sheltered bike storage area.
  
  Bike storage spaces
  
  84
  
  Bike storage 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.
  
  Bike storage information
  
  This information is unavailable.
  
  Bike storage type
  
  Wheel Racks
  
  Is there CCTV in the bike storage at Braintree station?
  
  Yes, this station has CCTV in the bike storage.
- Bike hire
  
  Is bike hire available at or near Braintree station?
  
  No, bike hire is not available at or near the station.
Accessibility and mobility access
- Station access
  
  Is there a ramp at Braintree station to get on the train?
  
  Yes, there is a train ramp at this station.
  
  Step-free access information
  
  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.
  
  Step-free access coverage
  Whole station
  
  Are there accessible drop off or pick up points at Braintree station?
  
  No, there aren't accessible drop off or pick up points at this station.
  
  Are there wheelchairs available at Braintree station?
  
  Yes, wheelchairs are available at this station.
- Ticketing access
  
  Are there accessible ticket machines at Braintree station?
  
  Yes, this station has accessible ticket machines.
  
  Is there a lowered ticket counter at Braintree station?
  
  No, there isn't a lowered ticket counter at this station.
  
  Are there induction loops at Braintree station?
  
  Yes, induction loops are available at this station.
- Accessible travel links
  
  Are accessible taxis available at Braintree station?
  
  Yes, accessible taxis are available at this station.
  
  Accessible taxis information
  
  Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible station facilities
  
  Is staff help available at Braintree station?
  
  Yes, staff are available to help you at this station.
  
  Staff help opening hours
  
  Monday to Friday – 06:15 to 19:00 Saturday – 05:45 to 13:05 Sunday – 07:45 to 15:30
  
  Staff help information
  
  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.
  
  Are there accessible public telephones at Braintree station?
  
  No, accessible public telephones aren't available at this station.
  
  Are there accessible toilets at Braintree station?
  
  Yes, this station has accessible toilets.

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