The average bus between Braintree and Birmingham NEC takes 4h 55m and the fastest bus takes 3h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Braintree to Birmingham NEC. 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 3 hours between Braintree and Birmingham NEC. 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 NEC at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Braintree to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Braintree to Birmingham NEC bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Braintree to Birmingham NEC bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal station.
The distance between Braintree and Birmingham NEC is 167.6 km. The road distance is 242 km.
National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost £25–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m.