How to get from Norwich to Braintree by bus and train?

From Norwich to Braintree by bus and train

To get from Norwich to Braintree in East Anglia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Norwich station to Cambridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 13 bus and finally take the 18 bus from Hamlet Road, Haverhill station to Linnetts Lane, Sturmer station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 23 min.

203min
Walk to train station
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 1313
Bus - 1818
Leaves from Norwich

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    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Norwich
    1.33 km • 18 min
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    Train - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Stansted Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cambridge
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Botanic Gardens, Cambridge
    ID CMBDADJW
    480 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Haverhill
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    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manor Farm Close, Haverhill
    ID sufgdtwg
    65 min
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    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hamlet Road, Haverhill
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    300 m • 4 min
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    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Clare
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    Ride to bus station Linnetts Lane, Sturmer
    Ride to bus station
    Linnetts Lane, Sturmer
    ID esxdgwjp
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Norwich to Braintree by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, 84 and 15X

To get from Norwich to Braintree in East Anglia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Norwich station to Ttf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 84 bus and finally take the 15X bus from Spread Eagle, Bury St Edmunds station to Eastcotts, Calford Green station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Walk to train station
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - 8484
Bus - 15X15X
Walk to Braintree
Leaves from Norwich

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    Walk to train station
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    Norwich
    1.33 km • 18 min
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    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
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    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
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    Ride to train station
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    Ttf
    27 min
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    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Interchange, Thetford
    ID NFOGAPTP
    580 m • 8 min
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    Bus - 8484
    Wait for bus
    84
    Bury St Edmunds
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    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spread Eagle, Bury St Edmunds
    ID sufgmatd
    35 min
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    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spread Eagle, Bury St Edmunds
    ID sufgmata
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 15X15X
    Wait for bus
    15X
    Haverhill
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastcotts, Calford Green
    ID sufgdpjp
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Braintree
    Walk to
    Braintree
    1.97 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Norwich to Braintree

The distance between Norwich, East Anglia and Braintree, East Anglia is approximately 150.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 203 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Norwich to Braintree by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Anglia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Norwich

Norwich is located at Norwich, East Anglia and the nearest public transport station is Tombland, Norwich.

Train stations close to Norwich:

  • Norwich

Bus stations close to Norwich:

  • Tombland, Norwich
  • Palace Street, Norwich
  • Stacy Road, Norwich

Public transport stations close to Braintree, East Anglia

Braintree is located at Braintree, East Anglia and the nearest public transport station is Water Lane, Sturmer.

Bus stations close to Braintree:

  • Water Lane, Sturmer
  • The Memorial, Sturmer
  • Crunch Croft, Sturmer

Related Routes

Alternative route from Norwich to Braintree by bus and train via EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, 84 and 15X

To get from Norwich to Braintree in East Anglia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train from Norwich station to Ttf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 84 bus and finally take the 15X bus from Spread Eagle, Bury St Edmunds station to Eastcotts, Calford Green station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Walk to train station
Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - 8484
Bus - 15X15X
Walk to Braintree
Leaves from Norwich

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Norwich
    1.33 km • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAYEAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ttf
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Interchange, Thetford
    ID NFOGAPTP
    580 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8484
    Wait for bus
    84
    Bury St Edmunds
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spread Eagle, Bury St Edmunds
    ID sufgmatd
    35 min
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    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Spread Eagle, Bury St Edmunds
    ID sufgmata
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 15X15X
    Wait for bus
    15X
    Haverhill
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eastcotts, Calford Green
    ID sufgdpjp
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Braintree
    Walk to
    Braintree
    1.97 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Norwich to Braintree?

    The fastest way takes 203 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 13, Bus line 18.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Norwich to Braintree?

    The alternative route takes 170 minutes, using Bus line EAST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line 84, Bus line 15X.

  • Is there a direct train between Norwich and Braintree in East Anglia?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Norwich to Braintree in East Anglia?

    The GREATER ANGLIA train line goes from Norwich station near Norwich to Stansted Airport station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Stansted Airport station near Braintree in East Anglia

  • How long does it take to travel from Norwich to Braintree in East Anglia by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Norwich and Braintree in East Anglia by train and bus is about 3 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Norwich to get to Braintree in East Anglia?

    Get on the GREATER ANGLIA train from the Norwich station near Norwich in East Anglia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Norwich and Braintree in East Anglia?

    Get off the train at the Stansted Airport stop, which is closest to Braintree in East Anglia.