What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree is to bus and line 170 bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Southend-on-Sea and Braintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at Panfield Lane via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Braintree?

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Braintree via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Braintree is 33 miles. The road distance is 32.7 miles.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree without a car is to bus and line 170 bus which takes 1h 52m and costs £4 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree?

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Braintree bus from?

Southend-on-Sea to Braintree bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Victoria Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Braintree train from?

Southend-on-Sea to Braintree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree is to bus and line 170 bus which takes 1h 52m and costs £4 - £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 2h 7m.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Braintree bus arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Braintree bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Braintree train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Braintree train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Braintree is 33 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree.

How do I get a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree?

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Southend-on-Sea to Braintree - 4 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Braintree by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, line 170 bus
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1. Take the bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Panfield Lanebus 70 / ...
1h 52m
£4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Shenfieldtrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Braintreetrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree / ...
2h 7m
£21–41
Drive 32.6 mi
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Braintreecar 32.6 mi
42 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southend-on-Sea to Braintreetaxi 32.6 mi
42 min
£75–95

Southend-on-Sea to Braintree by bus

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Distance: 33.3 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Braintree, England?

You can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Panfield Lane via Bus Station in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southend Victoria to Braintree via Shenfield in around 2h 7m.

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