The average bus between Plymouth and Braintree takes 8h 52m and the fastest bus takes 7h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Braintree at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 8h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Braintree station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
Plymouth to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Book your Plymouth to Braintree bus tickets online with National Express, First Essex and Central Connect.
The distance between Plymouth and Braintree is 368 km. The road distance is 441 km.
You can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Rue De Jeunes via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 7h 43m.