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

From Peterborough to Braintree by bus and train

To get from Peterborough to Braintree in East Anglia, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Peterborough station to Cambridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 13 bus and finally take the 319 bus from Park Road, Haverhill station to Hamlet Road, Haverhill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Walk to train station
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 1313
Bus - 319319
Walk to Braintree
Leaves from Peterborough

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Peterborough
    ID PBO
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Stansted Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cambridge
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Botanic Gardens, Cambridge
    ID CMBDADJW
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Haverhill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Road, Haverhill
    ID sufgdwgp
    50 min
  • 7
    Bus - 319319
    Wait for bus
    319
    Audley End
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hamlet Road, Haverhill
    ID sufgjagw
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Braintree
    Walk to
    Braintree
    1.6 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Peterborough to Braintree by bus and train via CROSSCOUNTRY and 13

To get from Peterborough to Braintree in East Anglia, take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Peterborough station to Cambridge station. Next, take the 13 bus from Botanic Gardens, Cambridge station to Manor Farm Close, Haverhill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Walk to train station
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 1313
Walk to Braintree
Leaves from Peterborough

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Peterborough
    ID PBO
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Stansted Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cambridge
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Botanic Gardens, Cambridge
    ID CMBDADJW
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Haverhill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manor Farm Close, Haverhill
    ID sufgdtwg
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to Braintree
    Walk to
    Braintree
    1.79 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Peterborough to Braintree

The distance between Peterborough, East Anglia and Braintree, East Anglia is approximately 73.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 166 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Peterborough 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 Peterborough

Peterborough is located at Peterborough, East Anglia and the nearest public transport station is Rivergate - Southbound, Peterborough.

Train stations close to Peterborough:

  • Peterborough

Bus stations close to Peterborough:

  • Rivergate - Southbound, Peterborough
  • Rivergate - Northbound, Peterborough
  • Queensgate Bus Stn, Peterborough

Public transport stations close to Braintree, East Anglia

Braintree is located at Braintree, East Anglia and the nearest public transport station is Crunch Croft, Sturmer.

Bus stations close to Braintree:

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

Alternative route from Peterborough to Braintree by bus and train via CROSSCOUNTRY and 13

To get from Peterborough to Braintree in East Anglia, take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Peterborough station to Cambridge station. Next, take the 13 bus from Botanic Gardens, Cambridge station to Manor Farm Close, Haverhill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Walk to train station
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 1313
Walk to Braintree
Leaves from Peterborough

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Peterborough
    ID PBO
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Stansted Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Cambridge
    51 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Botanic Gardens, Cambridge
    ID CMBDADJW
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Haverhill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Manor Farm Close, Haverhill
    ID sufgdtwg
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to Braintree
    Walk to
    Braintree
    1.79 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 13, Bus line 319.

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

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 13.

  • Is there a direct train between Peterborough 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 2 hr 46 min.

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

    The CROSSCOUNTRY train line goes from Peterborough station near Peterborough 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 Peterborough to Braintree in East Anglia by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Peterborough and Braintree in East Anglia by train and bus is about 2 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the CROSSCOUNTRY train from the Peterborough station near Peterborough in East Anglia.

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

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

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