The average bus between Wickford and Braintree takes 2h 1m and the fastest bus takes 1h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wickford 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 twice daily between Wickford and Braintree. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wickford is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Braintree at 9:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 52m • 1 change
2h 2m • 1 change
2h 5m • 1 change
2h 4m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Wickford 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 Wickford to Braintree. However, there are services departing from The Swans station and arriving at Panfield Lane station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Wickford to Braintree bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from The Swans station.
Wickford to Braintree bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Panfield Lane station.
The distance between Wickford and Braintree is 29.8 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a bus from The Swans to Panfield Lane via Bus Station in around 1h 22m.