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

The cheapest way to get from Sudbury to Braintree is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sudbury to Braintree is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Sudbury and Braintree?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Julien Court Road. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

Is there a direct train between Sudbury and Braintree?

No, there is no direct train from Sudbury 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 1h 38m.

How far is it from Sudbury to Braintree?

The distance between Sudbury and Braintree is 19 miles. The road distance is 15 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sudbury to Braintree without a car is to line 42 bus which takes 48 min and costs £4 - £6.

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

The line 42 bus from Bus Station to Julien Court Road takes 48 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Sudbury to Braintree bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sudbury to Braintree train from?

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

Train or bus from Sudbury to Braintree?

The best way to get from Sudbury to Braintree is to line 42 bus which takes 48 min and costs £4 - £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £24 and takes 1h 38m.

Where does the Sudbury to Braintree bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sudbury to Braintree train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sudbury to Braintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Sudbury to Braintree is 15 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Sudbury to Braintree.

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

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Sudbury to Braintree - 4 ways to travel via train, line 42 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sudbury 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
48 min
£4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Sudbury (Suffolk) to Marks Teytrain
2. Take the train from Marks Tey to Witham (Essex)train
3. Take the train from Witham (Essex) to Braintreetrain
1h 38m
£12–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sudbury to Braintreetaxi 14.9 mi
23 min
£30–40
Drive 14.9 mi
1. Drive from Sudbury to Braintreecar 14.9 mi
23 min
£4–6

Sudbury to Braintree by bus

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Distance: 18.9 mi
Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Sudbury, Suffolk, England and Braintree, England?

Hedingham & Chambers operates a bus from Bus Station to Julien Court Road every 3 hours. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sudbury (Suffolk) to Braintree via Marks Tey and Witham (Essex) in around 1h 38m.

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