The average bus between Braintree and Manchester takes 6h 57m and the fastest bus takes 6h 8m. There is a bus service every few hours from Braintree to Manchester. 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 hourly between Braintree and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Braintree is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 13m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Braintree to Manchester? 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 Braintree to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station via Finchley Road Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
Braintree to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Braintree to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Braintree and Manchester is 259.1 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a bus from Rue De Jeunes to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) in around 7h 25m.