Bus from Lexden to Braintree
4 direct routes · 36–55 min · first bus 09:16, last bus 16:43 (weekdays); night service X20 runs 03:27–01:27.
Next buses to Braintree as of 14:40
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Lexden, 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 | ~47 min | 19 | Sat 19 · Sun 20 | 03:27 | 01:27 | Halstead Road Corner (opp) | Railway Street (S-bound) | Copford, Marks Tey, Little Tey, Coggeshall & Bradwell |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 320, 520, X70
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320 | First Essex | ~55 min | 2 | weekdays only | 15:13 | 16:43 | Halstead Road Corner (opp) | Railway Street (S-bound) | Copford, Marks Tey, Little Tey, Coggeshall & Bradwell |
| 520 | First Essex | ~48 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:15 | 16:15 | Halstead Road Corner (opp) | Railway Street (S-bound) | Copford, Marks Tey, Little Tey, Coggeshall & Bradwell |
| X70 | First Essex | ~36 min | 1 | weekdays only | 09:16 | 09:16 | Halstead Road Corner (opp) | Railway Street (S-bound) | Copford, Marks Tey, Little Tey, Coggeshall & Bradwell |
Times are for the first boarding point in Lexden 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, 320 bus, 520 bus or X70 bus timetable.
Fares from Lexden to Braintree
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 Lexden to Braintree?
4 routes run directly from Lexden to Braintree: the X20 (First Essex), the 320 (First Essex), the 520 (First Essex), the X70 (First Essex). The most frequent is the X20, 19 times each weekday — board at Halstead Road Corner (opp) and get off at Railway Street (S-bound), about 47 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Lexden to Braintree?
Between 36 minutes on the X70 and 55 on the 320, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Copford, Marks Tey, Little Tey, Coggeshall and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Lexden to Braintree?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:16 and the last around 16:43 — and night service X20 runs 03:27–01:27. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Lexden to Braintree?
Adult singles from Lexden to Braintree: £3.00 on the 320, 520 and X70 (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.