The average bus between Blackpool and Braintree takes 11h 15m and the fastest bus takes 7h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Blackpool 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 4 times a day between Blackpool and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Braintree at 11:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Central Coach Station and take an average of 11h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 20m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Blackpool 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 Blackpool to Braintree. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility station and arriving at Coach Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Golders Green Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
Blackpool to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Blackpool and Braintree is 324 km. The road distance is 381 km.
You can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Rue De Jeunes via Manchester Central Coach Station, Golders Green Station, and Coach Station in around 8h 36m.