How to get from Braintree Freeport to Colchester by bus?

From Braintree Freeport to Colchester by bus

To get from Braintree Freeport to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the GREATER ANGLIA bus from Braintree Freeport station to Witham (Essex) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA bus and finally take the 717 bus from Railway Station, Marks Tey station to Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min.

84min
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 717717
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Braintree Freeport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Braintree Freeport
  • 2
    Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for bus
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Bus Replacement: Witham (Essex)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Witham (Essex)
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for bus
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Bus Replacement: Colchester
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marks Tey
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Marks Tey
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 717717
    Wait for bus
    717
    Ipswich
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    Osborne Street
    580 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Braintree Freeport to Colchester by bus via GREATER ANGLIA, GREATER ANGLIA and 371

To get from Braintree Freeport to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the GREATER ANGLIA bus from Braintree Freeport station to Witham (Essex) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA bus and finally take the 371 bus from Railway Station, Marks Tey station to Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 371371
Leaves from Braintree Freeport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Braintree Freeport
  • 2
    Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for bus
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Bus Replacement: Witham (Essex)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Witham (Essex)
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for bus
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Bus Replacement: Colchester
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marks Tey
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Marks Tey
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 371371
    Wait for bus
    371
    Colchester City Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre
    Ride to bus station
    Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Ac
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Braintree Freeport to Colchester

The distance between Braintree Freeport, Colchester and Colchester, Colchester is approximately 30.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Braintree Freeport to Colchester by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Colchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Braintree Freeport

Braintree Freeport is located at Braintree Freeport, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Freeport Railway Station, Braintree.

Bus stations close to Braintree Freeport:

  • Freeport Railway Station, Braintree
  • Charter Way, Braintree
  • Mersea Fleet Way, Braintree

Public transport stations close to Colchester, Colchester

Colchester is located at Osborne Street, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre.

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre
  • Stanwell Street, Colchester City Centre
  • St John's Street, Colchester City Centre

Related Routes

Alternative route from Braintree Freeport to Colchester by bus via GREATER ANGLIA, GREATER ANGLIA and 371

To get from Braintree Freeport to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the GREATER ANGLIA bus from Braintree Freeport station to Witham (Essex) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA bus and finally take the 371 bus from Railway Station, Marks Tey station to Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 371371
Leaves from Braintree Freeport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Braintree Freeport
  • 2
    Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for bus
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Bus Replacement: Witham (Essex)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Witham (Essex)
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for bus
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Bus Replacement: Colchester
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marks Tey
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Marks Tey
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 371371
    Wait for bus
    371
    Colchester City Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre
    Ride to bus station
    Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Ac
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Braintree Freeport to Colchester?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 717.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Braintree Freeport to Colchester?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 371.

  • Is there a direct bus between Braintree Freeport and Colchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Braintree Freeport to Colchester?

    The GREATER ANGLIA bus line goes from Bus Replacement: Witham (Essex) station near Braintree Freeport in Braintree to Witham (Essex) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Witham (Essex) station near Colchester in Colchester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Braintree Freeport to Colchester by bus?

    The total travel time between Braintree Freeport in Braintree and Colchester in Colchester by bus is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Braintree Freeport to get to Colchester?

    Get on the GREATER ANGLIA bus from the Bus Replacement: Witham (Essex) stop near Braintree Freeport in Braintree.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Braintree Freeport and Colchester?

    Get off the bus at the Witham (Essex) stop, which is closest to Colchester in Colchester.

  • When is the last bus from Braintree Freeport to Colchester?

    The last bus from Braintree Freeport in Braintree to Colchester in Colchester is the COLCHESTER - STANSTED AIRPORT line. It leaves the Wheatley Avenue, Braintree stop at 04:24.