The average bus between Rugby and Braintree takes 6h 35m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rugby 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 4 hours between Rugby and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Braintree at 5:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Transport Museum and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Braintree station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
Rugby to Braintree bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.
Rugby to Braintree bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Rugby and Braintree is 135.6 km. The road distance is 247 km.
National Express operates a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £22–55 and the journey takes 3h 15m.