The average bus between Newmarket and Braintree takes 2h 33m and the fastest bus takes 2h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newmarket 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 3 hours between Newmarket and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Newmarket is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Braintree at 8:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Newmarket to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Newmarket station and arriving at Braintree station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Newmarket to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Horse Racing Museum station.
Newmarket to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rue De Jeunes station.
Book your Newmarket to Braintree bus tickets online with National Express, Central Connect and First Essex.
The distance between Newmarket and Braintree is 42 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a bus from Horse Racing Museum to Rue De Jeunes via Coach Station in around 2h 8m.