🚌 Bus from Colchester City Centre to Braintree
3 direct routes · about 53 min · first bus 06:33, last bus 21:18 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X20 | First Essex | ~53 min | 30 | 06:33 | 21:18 | High Street (Stop Fd) |
| 320 | First Essex | ~60 min | 2 | 15:00 | 16:30 | Osborne Street (Stop Ac) |
| 520 | First Essex | ~55 min | 1 | 16:00 | 16:00 | Osborne Street (Stop Ac) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Colchester City 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 Colchester City Centre to Braintree?
3 routes run directly from Colchester City Centre to Braintree: the X20 (First Essex), the 320 (First Essex), the 520 (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Colchester City Centre to Braintree?
Around 53 minutes on the X20, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester City Centre to Braintree?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X20) leaves around 06:33 and the last around 21:18. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester City Centre to Braintree?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.