What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Braintree?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Braintree is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 6h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Braintree?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Braintree is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Braintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Rue De Jeunes via Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Braintree?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Braintree via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Manchester to Braintree?

The distance between Manchester and Braintree is 232 miles. The road distance is 197.6 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Braintree without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Braintree without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £60 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Braintree?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Manchester to Braintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Braintree bus from?

Manchester to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Braintree train from?

Manchester to Braintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Braintree?

The best way to get from Manchester to Braintree is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £60 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 6h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £140 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Manchester to Braintree bus arrive?

Manchester to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Manchester to Braintree train arrive?

Manchester to Braintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Braintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Braintree is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Manchester to Braintree.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Braintree?

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Where can I stay near Braintree?

There are 598+ hotels available in Braintree.

Manchester to Braintree - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Braintree by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Braintreetrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
4h 17m
£61–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
6h 53m
£38–67
Drive 196.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Braintreecar 196.4 mi
3h 43m
£48–69
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
5h 8m
£42–136
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 30m
£45–151
Train via Ely
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Elytrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 41m
£47–133
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
5h 37m
£46–110
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain
5h
£86–260
Fly Manchester Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAN - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain
7h 8m
£80–192

Manchester to Braintree by train, subway, and foot

95Weekly Services

4h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 230.3 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Braintree, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Braintree via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rue De Jeunes via Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station in around 6h 53m.

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