🚌 Bus from Stanway to Braintree
3 direct routes · about 29 min · first bus 04:51, last bus 03:31 (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 | ~29 min | 40 | 04:51 | 03:31 | Sainsburys Store (opp) |
| 320 | First Essex | ~39 min | 2 | 15:20 | 16:51 | Tollgate Centre (W-bound) |
| 520 | First Essex | ~33 min | 1 | 16:22 | 16:22 | Tollgate Centre (W-bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Stanway 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 Stanway to Braintree?
3 routes run directly from Stanway to Braintree: the X20 (First Essex), the 320 (First Essex), the 520 (First Essex).
How long does the bus take from Stanway to Braintree?
Around 29 minutes on the X20, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Stanway to Braintree?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the X20) leaves around 04:51 and the last around 03:31. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Stanway to Braintree?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.