🚌 Bus from Stansted Airport to Braintree
3 direct routes · about 34 min · first bus 06:20, last bus 04:55 (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 | ~34 min | 39 | 06:20 | 04:55 | Coach Station (Bay 14) |
| 333 | Central Connect | ~55 min | 33 | 00:40 | 22:40 | Coach Station (Bay 14) |
| 332 | Central Connect | ~70 min | 1 | 15:10 | 15:10 | Coach Station (Bay 14) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport to Braintree?
3 routes run directly from Stansted Airport to Braintree: the X20 (First Essex), the 333 (Central Connect), the 332 (Central Connect).
How long does the bus take from Stansted Airport to Braintree?
Around 34 minutes on the X20, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Stansted Airport to Braintree?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X20) leaves around 06:20 and the last around 04:55. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stansted Airport to Braintree?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.