The average bus between Stanstead and Braintree takes 2h 24m and the fastest bus takes 1h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stanstead 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 4 times a day between Stanstead and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stanstead is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Stanstead station and arriving at Braintree station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Stanstead to Braintree bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from Stanway Close station.
Stanstead to Braintree bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Courtauld Road station.
The distance between Stanstead and Braintree is 27.1 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Courtauld Road via Bus Station in around 2h 12m.