The average bus between Whitstable and Braintree takes 6h 7m and the fastest bus takes 4h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Whitstable 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 Whitstable and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Long Reach and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Whitstable 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 Whitstable to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Whitstable station and arriving at Braintree station via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Whitstable to Braintree bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Long Reach station.
Whitstable to Braintree bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Whitstable and Braintree is 66.2 km. The road distance is 186 km.
You can take a bus from Harbour Street to Rue De Jeunes via Long Reach, Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Stamford Street, Southwark St /Blackfriars Road, and Coach Station in around 5h 19m.