The average bus between Margate and Braintree takes 6h 9m and the fastest bus takes 5h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate 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 5 times a day between Margate and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Braintree at 1:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 34m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Margate 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 Margate to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Braintree station via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Margate to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Book your Margate to Braintree bus tickets online with National Express, Abellio London and 3 other operators.
The distance between Margate and Braintree is 79.8 km. The road distance is 212 km.
You can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Rue De Jeunes via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Stamford Street, Southwark St /Blackfriars Road, and Coach Station in around 5h 31m.