The average bus between Epping and Rayleigh takes 2h 26m and the fastest bus takes 1h 58m. The bus service runs several times per day from Epping 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 3 hours between Epping and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Epping is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 10:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Four Wantz and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 6m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Epping 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 Epping to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Epping station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Four Wantz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Epping to Rayleigh bus services, operated by Central Connect, depart from Church station.
Epping to Rayleigh bus services, operated by Central Connect, arrive at Eastwood Road station.
The distance between Epping and Rayleigh is 36.3 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a bus from Church to Eastwood Road via Four Wantz and Bus Station in around 2h 33m.