The average bus between Braintree and Manningtree takes 3h 17m and the fastest bus takes 2h 18m. 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 3 times a day between Braintree and Manningtree. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Braintree is at 2:30 PM which arrives into Manningtree at 5:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Osborne Street and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 21m • 1 change

2h 18m • 1 change

2h 22m • 1 change

3h 27m • 1 change

4h 21m • 1 change

2h 18m • 1 change

2h 22m • 1 change

3h 27m • 1 change
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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 Osborne Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
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.
Book your Braintree to Manningtree bus tickets online with First Essex.
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 Osborne Street and Stanwell Street in around 1h 22m.