The average bus between Braintree and Russell Square takes 2h 24m and the fastest bus takes 2h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Braintree to Russell Square. 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 3 times a day between Braintree and Russell Square. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Braintree is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Russell Square at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Braintree to Russell Square? 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 Russell Square. However, there are services departing from Braintree station and arriving at Russell Square station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Braintree to Russell Square bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Rue De Jeunes station.
Braintree to Russell Square bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at British Library station.
The distance between Braintree and Russell Square is 61.4 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a bus from Rue De Jeunes to British Library via Coach Station, Tottenham Hale Station, and Tottenham Hale Bus Station in around 2h 38m.