- Distance: 16 mi
- Duration: 41 min
The average bus between Braintree and Colchester takes 41 min and the fastest bus takes 34 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Braintree to Colchester. 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 Braintree and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 1:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Braintree is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:29 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Braintree station and arriving at Colchester station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
Braintree to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Interchange station.
Braintree to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Osborne Street station.
The distance between Braintree and Colchester is 24.1 km. The road distance is 26 km.
First Essex operates a bus from Bus Interchange to Osborne Street hourly. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 34 min.