Braintree
A day in London from Braintree
Up to town from Braintree. The run in is 50.9 miles, 1 hour 19 minutes in clear traffic via the A120, M11 and A12. Kensington is 1 hour 28 minutes from Braintree and the City 1 hour 9 minutes. The line through Braintree is the Braintree Branch Line. Historic England lists Braintree's Braintree Town Hall at Grade II*.
How the day runs
In Braintree, collection is at the house at the hour you set. Most choose an executive saloon. Each address gets a door-side drop, with the car close by after. The drive back to Braintree is 51.0 miles, 1 hour 17 minutes on a clear road. For comparison, Great Dunmow sits 66 minutes from Mayfair and Chelmsford 71 minutes. Positioning from Oxford to Braintree is 1 hour 53 minutes, built into the booking.
- Braintree to Mayfair, London1 hr 19 min, 50.9 miles, in clear traffic
- Mayfair, London to Braintree1 hr 17 min, 51 miles, in clear traffic
Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.
Worth knowing
Braintree station is on the Braintree Branch Line.
Source: wikidata.orgBraintree Town Hall, in central Braintree, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukBraintree is in Essex.
Source: wikidata.orgBraintree has a population of about 43,000.
Source: wikidata.orgBraintree is classed as a market town.
Source: wikidata.orgThe Constitutional Club and Shops, in central Braintree, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe Old Manor House, in central Braintree, carries a Grade II* listing.
Source: historicengland.org.ukThe closest National Rail station to Braintree by road is Braintree (BTR), within a couple of minutes' drive.
Source: wikidata.org
Price this journey
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Questions
How many miles is central London from Braintree?
50.9 miles to Mayfair, 1 hour 19 minutes in clear traffic; weekday mornings take longer.
Is the train not quicker?
Braintree station is on the doorstep; the car goes door to door with no change and no luggage on the platform.
Will the chauffeur stay with us in London?
Yes; the car stays close and comes to you when you are ready.
Our undertaking
- 60 min
of waiting after landing on every airport collection, without charge.
- Nothing
is added after the quote unless you ask for more on the day. Airport fees, parking and tolls are in it.
- 24 hrs
before collection, cancel or move the journey at no cost.
- In full
refunded if we ever cancel a journey, however late the notice.