What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Braintree?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Braintree is to bus which costs £2 - £3 and takes 57 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Braintree?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Braintree is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Braintree?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Osborne Street and arriving at Albert Road. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Braintree?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Braintree via Witham (Essex). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Colchester to Braintree?

The distance between Colchester and Braintree is 16 miles. The road distance is 16.5 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Braintree without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Braintree without a car is to bus which takes 57 min and costs £2 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Braintree?

The bus from Osborne Street to Albert Road takes 57 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Braintree bus from?

Colchester to Braintree bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Braintree train from?

Colchester to Braintree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Braintree?

The best way to get from Colchester to Braintree is to bus which takes 57 min and costs £2 - £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £9 - £18 and takes 1h 3m.

Where does the Colchester to Braintree bus arrive?

Colchester to Braintree bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Albert Road station.

Where does the Colchester to Braintree train arrive?

Colchester to Braintree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Witham (Essex) station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Braintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Braintree is 17 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Colchester to Braintree.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Braintree?

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There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Braintree by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Albert Roadbus X70 / ...
57 min
£2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Witham (Essex)train Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Witham (Essex) to Braintreetrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
1h 3m
£9–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester to Braintreetaxi 16.4 mi
26 min
£35–45
Drive 16.4 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Braintreecar 16.4 mi
26 min
£4–6

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Distance: 15.9 mi
Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Braintree, England?

First Essex operates a bus from Osborne Street to Albert Road every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colchester to Braintree via Witham (Essex) in around 1h 3m.

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