Buses to Braintree from Chelmsford

The journey to Braintree from Chelmsford takes just 35 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 66 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Chelmsford at 05:45.

First Essex schedule

First Essex operates between Chelmsford and Braintree 7 days per week.

Your questions answered

• Is there a daily bus service between Chelmsford and Braintree?

  Yes, buses operate daily from Chelmsford to Braintree, departing as early as 05:45.

• How long is the bus trip from Chelmsford to Braintree?

  The fastest bus to Braintree from Chelmsford takes 35 minutes.

• How do I buy tickets for travel to Braintree from Chelmsford?

  It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!

• Which bus companies operate between Chelmsford and Braintree?

  First Essex run buses to Braintree from Chelmsford.

• What time is the earliest bus from Chelmsford to Braintree?

  The first bus to Braintree from Chelmsford leaves at 05:45. The journey takes 35 minutes.

• When is the last bus to Braintree from Chelmsford?

  The last bus leaves Chelmsford at 22:53, arriving into Braintree at 23:34. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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