Manchester to Braintree Buses

Manchester to Braintree buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Braintree takes 8h 7m and the fastest bus takes 6h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from 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.

8h 7m
Duration: 235 mi
Distance: £41
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737

7h 55m

£35–58

Manchester to Braintree bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Manchester and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:15 AM → 1:55 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 5:04 PM
8h 4m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 7:20 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
2:40 PM → 9:20 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:45 AM → 11:37 AM
8h 52m • 2 changes
5:15 AM → 1:55 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 5:04 PM
8h 4m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 7:20 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:45 AM → 11:37 AM
8h 52m • 2 changes
5:15 AM → 1:55 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 5:04 PM
8h 4m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 7:20 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:45 AM → 11:37 AM
8h 52m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 1:55 PM
8h 10m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 5:04 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
10:55 AM → 7:20 PM
8h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:45 AM → 11:21 AM
8h 36m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 1:26 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 4:57 PM
7h 7m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 7:14 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

2:45 AM → 11:20 AM
8h 35m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 1:20 PM
7h 10m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 4:20 PM
6h 30m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 7:19 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

2:45 AM → 11:37 AM
8h 52m • 2 changes
5:15 AM → 1:55 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 5:04 PM
8h 4m • 2 changes

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Want to know about travelling from 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.

Manchester to Braintree buses

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Manchester to Braintree bus times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:15 AM → 1:55 PM

9:00 AM → 5:04 PM

11:30 AM → 7:20 PM

2:40 PM → 9:20 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:45 AM → 11:37 AM

5:15 AM → 1:55 PM

9:00 AM → 5:04 PM

11:30 AM → 7:20 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:45 AM → 11:37 AM

5:15 AM → 1:55 PM

9:00 AM → 5:04 PM

11:30 AM → 7:20 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:45 AM → 11:37 AM

5:45 AM → 1:55 PM

9:50 AM → 5:04 PM

10:55 AM → 7:20 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:45 AM → 11:21 AM

6:10 AM → 1:26 PM

9:50 AM → 4:57 PM

12:15 PM → 7:14 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

2:45 AM → 11:20 AM

6:10 AM → 1:20 PM

9:50 AM → 4:20 PM

12:15 PM → 7:19 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

2:45 AM → 11:37 AM

5:15 AM → 1:55 PM

9:00 AM → 5:04 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway

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