Bus from Halstead (Essex) to Braintree
6 direct routes · 14–38 min · first bus 06:07, last bus 21:40 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 09:40, last bus 19:40.
Next buses to Braintree as of 22:22
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Halstead, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38A | Stephensons of Essex | ~38 min | 21 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:47 | 18:18 | High Street (SW-bound) | Bus Interchange (Stand 2) | Gosfield & High Garrett |
| 38 | Stephensons of Essex | ~38 min | 21 | Sat 12 · no Sunday buses | 06:07 | 20:42 | High Street (SW-bound) | Bus Interchange (Stand 2) | Whiteash Green, Gosfield & High Garrett |
| 86 | Central Connect | ~14 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 19:10 | High Street (SW-bound) | Railway Street (S-bound) | Plaistow Green & High Garrett |
| 87 | Central Connect | ~14 min | 5 | weekdays only | 08:30 | 17:05 | High Street (SW-bound) | Railway Street (S-bound) | Plaistow Green & High Garrett |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 370, 85
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 370 | First Essex | ~22 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 10 | 19:20 | 21:40 | High Street (SW-bound) | Railway Street (S-bound) | Whiteash Green, Gosfield & High Garrett |
| 85 | Central Connect | ~29 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:50 | 15:50 | High Street (SW-bound) | Railway Street (S-bound) | Whiteash Green, Gosfield & High Garrett |
Times are for the first boarding point in Halstead 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 38A bus, 38 bus, 86 bus, 87 bus, 370 bus or 85 bus timetable.
Fares from Halstead to Braintree
- £3.00 adult single on the 38A and 38 (Stephensons of Essex), the 86, 87 and 85 (Central Connect) and the 370 (First Essex)
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 Halstead to Braintree?
6 routes run directly from Halstead to Braintree: the 38A (Stephensons of Essex), the 38 (Stephensons of Essex), the 86 (Central Connect), the 87 (Central Connect), the 370 (First Essex), the 85 (Central Connect). The most frequent is the 38A, 21 times each weekday — board at High Street (SW-bound) and get off at Bus Interchange (Stand 2), about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Halstead to Braintree?
Between 14 minutes on the 86 and 38 on the 38A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Gosfield, High Garrett on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Halstead to Braintree?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:07 and the last around 21:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Halstead to Braintree?
Adult singles from Halstead to Braintree: £3.00 on the 38A and 38 (Stephensons of Essex), the 86, 87 and 85 (Central Connect) and the 370 (First Essex). 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.