The average bus between Cardiff and Rayleigh takes 7h 29m and the fastest bus takes 6h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Rayleigh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Rayleigh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Cardiff to Rayleigh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Rayleigh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Cardiff and Rayleigh is 262 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Eastwood Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Stansted Airport (STN), and Bus Station in around 6h 21m.