🚌 Bus from Braintree Town Centre to Halstead
4 direct routes · about 31 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 19:28 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38A | Stephensons of Essex | ~31 min | 24 | 07:20 | 19:28 | Bus Interchange (Stand 8) |
| 38 | Stephensons of Essex | ~31 min | 15 | 07:00 | 19:48 | Bus Interchange (Stand 8) |
| 370 | First Essex | ~31 min | 13 | 08:53 | 23:28 | Blyth's Meadow (opp) |
| 42 | Central Connect | ~30 min | 1 | 07:15 | 07:15 | Bus Interchange (Stand 8) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Braintree Town Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Braintree Town Centre to Halstead?
4 routes run directly from Braintree Town Centre to Halstead: the 38A (Stephensons of Essex), the 38 (Stephensons of Essex), the 370 (First Essex), the 42 (Central Connect).
How long does the bus take from Braintree Town Centre to Halstead?
Around 31 minutes on the 38A, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Braintree Town Centre to Halstead?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 38A) leaves around 07:20 and the last around 19:28. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Braintree Town Centre to Halstead?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.