The average bus between Manchester and Braintree takes 7h 8m and the fastest bus takes 6h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Braintree. 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 4 hours between Manchester and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Golders Green Station and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Braintree? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Braintree station via Golders Green Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
Manchester to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Manchester and Braintree is 259.1 km. The road distance is 380 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rue De Jeunes via Golders Green Station and Coach Station in around 6h 29m.