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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bedford and Braintree takes 3h 57m and the fastest bus takes 3h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bedford 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.

3h 57m
Duration
76 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus via Cambridge

best
  1. Take the bus from St Peters Street to Drummer St Bus Stationbus bus 905
  2. Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Rue De Jeunesbus bus X20
3h 39m
£10–14

Bedford to Braintree bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Bedford and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Bedford is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Braintree at 3:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Drummer St Bus Station and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach EastNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach EastNational ExpressCentral Connect3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach EastNational ExpressCentral Connect4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach EastNational ExpressCentral Connect3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach EastNational ExpressFirst Essex3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach EastNational ExpressCentral Connect3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach EastNational ExpressCentral Connect4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach EastNational ExpressCentral Connect3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach EastNational ExpressFirst Essex3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach EastNational ExpressCentral Connect3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach EastNational ExpressCentral Connect4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach EastNational ExpressCentral Connect3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach EastNational ExpressFirst Essex3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach EastNational ExpressCentral Connect3h 2m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach EastNational ExpressCentral Connect4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach EastNational ExpressCentral Connect3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach EastNational ExpressFirst Essex3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach EastNational ExpressCentral Connect4h 10m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach EastNational ExpressCentral Connect3h 10m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach EastNational ExpressCentral Connect3h 40m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach EastNational ExpressFirst Essex3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Stagecoach EastNational ExpressCentral Connect3h 14m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach EastNational ExpressCentral Connect3h 14m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bedford 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.

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  • Distance: 75.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a bus from St Peters Street to Rue De Jeunes via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, and Coach Station in around 3h 39m.

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