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Trip Overview

The average bus between Braintree and Birmingham takes 5h 26m and the fastest bus takes 4h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Braintree to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 26m
Duration
158 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777
5h 34m
£25–43

Braintree to Birmingham bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Braintree and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Braintree is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 1:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Central ConnectNational Express5h 42m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express4h 36m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express5h 36m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express6h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    First EssexNational Express5h 3m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express5h 48m • 1 change

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    Central ConnectNational Express5h 42m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    First EssexNational Express5h 3m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express5h 48m • 1 change

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    Central ConnectNational Express5h 42m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    First EssexNational Express5h 3m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express5h 48m • 1 change

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    Central ConnectNational Express5h 57m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    First EssexNational Express5h 3m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express5h 45m • 1 change

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    Central ConnectNational Express5h 42m • 1 change

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    Central ConnectNational Express4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    First EssexNational Express5h 3m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express5h 43m • 1 change

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    Central ConnectNational Express5h 42m • 1 change

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    Central ConnectNational Express4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    First EssexNational Express5h 3m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express5h 48m • 1 change

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    Central ConnectNational Express5h 42m • 1 change

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    First EssexNational Express4h 36m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Braintree to Birmingham? 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: 158.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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