Bus from Braintree to Stansted Airport
3 direct routes · 39–72 min · first bus 04:02, last bus 02:38 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stansted Airport as of 07:18
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Braintree, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X20 | First Essex | ~39 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 20 | 04:02 | 02:02 | Rue De Jeunes (adj) | Coach Station (Bay 14) | Great Dunmow, Canfield End & Takeley |
| 333 | Central Connect | ~52 min | 17 | Sat 18 · Sun 18 | 04:38 | 02:38 | Rue De Jeunes (adj) | Coach Station (Bay 14) | Rayne, Blake End, Felsted, Little Dunmow, Great Dunmow, Canfield End & 1 more |
| 332 | Central Connect | ~72 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:38 | 07:38 | Rue De Jeunes (adj) | Coach Station (Bay 14) | Rayne, Blake End, Felsted, Little Dunmow, Great Dunmow, Canfield End & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Braintree on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X20 bus, 333 bus or 332 bus timetable.
Fares from Braintree to Stansted Airport
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Braintree to Stansted Airport?
3 routes run directly from Braintree to Stansted Airport: the X20 (First Essex), the 333 (Central Connect), the 332 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the X20, 19 times each weekday — board at Rue De Jeunes (adj) and get off at Coach Station (Bay 14), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Braintree to Stansted Airport?
Between 39 minutes on the X20 and 72 on the 332, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Great Dunmow, Canfield End, Takeley on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Braintree to Stansted Airport?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:02 and the last around 02:38. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Braintree to Stansted Airport?
Adult singles from Braintree to Stansted Airport: £3.00 on the 333 and 332 (Central Connect). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.