How to get from Braintree to Needham by bus?

Braintree to Needham - Bus Timetable

The 15X bus from Braintree to Needham runs from 06:34 to 17:24, with departures every 35 min-1 hr 50 min. The journey takes about 3 hr 15 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Braintree to Needham by bus

To get from Braintree to Needham in East Anglia, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 15X bus from Eastcotts, Calford Green station to Bus Station, Bury St Edmunds station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 70 bus and finally take the 81 bus from Whytehead Gardens, Diss station to Starston Lane, Needham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The bus schedule from Braintree may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Needham on the Moovit app.

195min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 15X15X
Bus - 7070
Bus - 8181
Leaves from Eastcotts, Calford Green

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eastcotts, Calford Green
    ID sufgdpjm
    1.97 km • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - 15X15X
    Wait for bus
    15X
    Bury St Edmunds
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Bury St Edmunds
    ID sufgjtgd
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Bury St Edmunds
    ID sufgjtdt
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Diss
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Whytehead Gardens, Diss
    ID NFOAMWDG
    61 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Whytehead Gardens, Diss
    ID NFOAMWDJ
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Harleston
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Starston Lane, Needham
    Ride to bus station
    Starston Lane, Needham
    ID NFODGTJP
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Braintree to Needham

The distance between Braintree, East Anglia and Needham, East Anglia is approximately 85.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 195 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Braintree to Needham 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 Needham

To check the bus timetable from Braintree to Needham using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Braintree) and destination (Needham), 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 Needham?

    The fastest way takes 195 minutes, using Bus line 15X, Bus line 70, Bus line 81.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 15 min.

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

    The 15X bus line goes from Eastcotts, Calford Green station near Braintree to Bus Station, Bury St Edmunds station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bus Station, Bury St Edmunds station near Needham in East Anglia.

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

    The total travel time between Braintree and Needham in East Anglia by bus is about 3 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the 15X bus from the Eastcotts, Calford Green stop near Braintree in East Anglia.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bus Station, Bury St Edmunds stop, which is closest to Needham in East Anglia.

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