The average bus between Braintree and Rugby takes 5h 58m and the fastest bus takes 4h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Braintree to Rugby. 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 5 times a day between Braintree and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Braintree is at 2:24 PM which arrives into Rugby at 7:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Braintree to Rugby? 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 Rugby. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Rugby station via Pool Meadow Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Braintree to Rugby bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Braintree to Rugby bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Pool Meadow Bus Station.
The distance between Braintree and Rugby is 135.6 km. The road distance is 248 km.
National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £23–60 and the journey takes 3h 10m.