How to get from Braintree to Cottenham by bus?

Braintree to Cottenham - Bus Timetable

The 18 bus from Braintree to Cottenham runs from 08:18 to 17:58, with departures every 55 min-3 hr 10 min. The journey takes about 2 hr 35 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Braintree to Cottenham by bus

To get from Braintree to Cottenham in East Anglia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 18 bus from Linnetts Lane, Sturmer station to Stour Valley Road, Haverhill station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 13 bus and finally take the 8 bus from Emmanuel Street, Cambridge station to The Green, Cottenham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The bus schedule from Braintree may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Cottenham on the Moovit app.

155min
Bus - 1818
Bus - 1313
Bus - 88
Walk to Cottenham
Leaves from Linnetts Lane, Sturmer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Braintree
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Haverhill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stour Valley Road, Haverhill
    ID sufmjadj
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stour Valley Road, Haverhill
    ID sufmjadg
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Cambridge
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Drummer St Bus Station, Cambridge
    ID CMBDAJDW
    81 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Emmanuel Street, Cambridge
    ID CMBGJTAG
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Cottenham
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Green, Cottenham
    ID CMBDWAJG
    38 min
  • 10
    Walk to Cottenham
    Walk to
    Cottenham
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Braintree to Cottenham

The distance between Braintree, East Anglia and Cottenham, East Anglia is approximately 49.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Braintree to Cottenham by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Anglia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus timetable from Braintree to Cottenham

To check the bus timetable from Braintree to Cottenham using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Braintree) and destination (Cottenham), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Bus line 18, Bus line 13, Bus line 8.

  • Is there a direct bus between Braintree and Cottenham in East Anglia?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Braintree to Cottenham in East Anglia?

    The 18 bus line goes from Stour Valley Road, Haverhill station near Braintree to Stour Valley Road, Haverhill station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Stour Valley Road, Haverhill station near Cottenham in East Anglia.

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

    The total travel time between Braintree and Cottenham in East Anglia by bus is about 2 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Braintree to get to Cottenham in East Anglia?

    Get on the 18 bus from the Stour Valley Road, Haverhill stop near Braintree in East Anglia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Stour Valley Road, Haverhill stop, which is closest to Cottenham in East Anglia.

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