The average bus between Stansted Mountfitchet and Braintree takes 1h 32m and the fastest bus takes 1h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stansted Mountfitchet 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 2 hours between Stansted Mountfitchet and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stansted Mountfitchet is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Stansted Airport and take an average of 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Stansted Mountfitchet to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Stansted Mountfitchet station and arriving at Braintree station via Tortoiseshell Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Stansted Mountfitchet to Braintree bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Stansted Mountfitchet to Braintree bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at Tortoiseshell Way station.
Book your Stansted Mountfitchet to Braintree bus tickets online with Stephensons of Essex, First Essex and Central Connect.
The distance between Stansted Mountfitchet and Braintree is 24.5 km. The road distance is 31 km.
First Essex operates a bus from Coach Station to Tortoiseshell Way every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 35 min.