What is the cheapest way to get from Long Melford to Braintree?

The cheapest way to get from Long Melford to Braintree is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Melford to Braintree?

The fastest way to get from Long Melford to Braintree is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Long Melford and Braintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Melford to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Chapel Green and arriving at Julien Court Road via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Long Melford and Braintree?

No, there is no direct train from Long Melford to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Sudbury (Suffolk) and arriving at Braintree via Marks Tey and Witham (Essex). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Long Melford to Braintree?

The distance between Long Melford and Braintree is 22 miles. The road distance is 18 miles.

How do I travel from Long Melford to Braintree without a car?

The best way to get from Long Melford to Braintree without a car is to line 42 bus which takes 1h 59m and costs £4 - £7.

How long does it take to get from Long Melford to Braintree?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Long Melford to Braintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Melford to Braintree bus from?

Long Melford to Braintree bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Long Melford to Braintree train from?

Long Melford to Braintree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Sudbury (Suffolk) station.

Train or bus from Long Melford to Braintree?

The best way to get from Long Melford to Braintree is to line 42 bus which takes 1h 59m and costs £4 - £7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £12 - £27 and takes 2h 28m.

Where does the Long Melford to Braintree bus arrive?

Long Melford to Braintree bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Julien Court Road station.

Where does the Long Melford to Braintree train arrive?

Long Melford to Braintree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Marks Tey station.

Can I drive from Long Melford to Braintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Melford to Braintree is 18 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Long Melford to Braintree.

Where can I stay near Braintree?

There are 634+ hotels available in Braintree.

Long Melford to Braintree - 4 ways to travel via train, line 42 bus, and taxi

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

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Line 42 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Julien Court Roadbus 42
1h 59m
£4–7
Train
1. Take the train from Sudbury (Suffolk) to Marks Teytrain Sudbury
2. Take the train from Witham (Essex) to Braintreetrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
2h 28m
£12–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Long Melford to Braintreetaxi 17.9 mi
27 min
£40–50
Drive 17.9 mi
1. Drive from Long Melford to Braintreecar 17.9 mi
27 min
£5–7

Long Melford to Braintree by bus

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Distance: 21.9 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Long Melford, England and Braintree, England?

Hedingham & Chambers operates a bus from Bus Station to Julien Court Road every 3 hours. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chapel Green to Braintree via Bus Station, Sudbury (Suffolk), Marks Tey, and Witham (Essex) in around 2h 28m.

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