The average bus between Norwich and Braintree takes 3h 59m and the fastest bus takes 3h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Norwich 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 Norwich and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 1:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Norwich is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Braintree at 3:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 41m • 1 change

3h 39m • 1 change

4h 7m • 1 change

3h 42m • 1 change

3h 42m • 1 change

3h 39m • 1 change

4h 7m • 1 change

3h 42m • 1 change

3h 42m • 1 change

3h 39m • 1 change

4h 7m • 1 change

3h 42m • 1 change

3h 42m • 1 change

3h 39m • 1 change

4h 7m • 1 change

3h 42m • 1 change

3h 42m • 1 change

3h 39m • 1 change

4h 7m • 1 change

3h 42m • 1 change

3h 42m • 1 change

4h 4m • 1 change

3h 52m • 1 change

3h 42m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Norwich 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 Norwich to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Norwich station and arriving at Braintree station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Norwich to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Norwich to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Book your Norwich to Braintree bus tickets online with National Express, First Essex and Central Connect.
The distance between Norwich and Braintree is 97.6 km. The road distance is 174 km.
National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 3h.