The average bus between Braintree and Manningtree takes 2h 19m and the fastest bus takes 1h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Braintree to Manningtree. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 2 hours between Braintree and Manningtree. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Braintree is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Manningtree at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Braintree to Manningtree. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Manningtree station via Head Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Braintree to Manningtree bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Interchange station.
Braintree to Manningtree bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at The Skinners Arms station.
The distance between Braintree and Manningtree is 35.8 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Interchange to The Skinners Arms via Head Street in around 1h 42m.