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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bristol and Braintree takes 5h 25m and the fastest bus takes 4h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Braintree. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 25m
Duration
174 mi
Distance
£32
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bristol to Braintree bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Bristol and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Braintree at 3:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 59m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 46m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressCentral Connect4h 52m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 42m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 55m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressCentral Connect4h 52m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 42m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 55m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressCentral Connect4h 52m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 16m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 26m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressCentral Connect4h 52m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 15m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 20m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressCentral Connect4h 52m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 42m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 55m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressCentral Connect4h 52m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 42m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex4h 55m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Braintree? 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.

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  • Distance: 174.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Braintree, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Rue De Jeunes via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 5h 3m.

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