The average bus between Greater Manchester and Braintree takes 7h 34m and the fastest bus takes 6h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greater Manchester 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.
Buses run every 4 hours between Greater Manchester and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Braintree at 5:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 7h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Greater Manchester 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Greater Manchester station and arriving at Braintree station via Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
Greater Manchester to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street station.
Greater Manchester to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Braintree is 256.6 km. The road distance is 353 km.
You can take a bus from Raby Street to Rue De Jeunes via Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station in around 6h 40m.