The average bus between Halstead and Rayleigh takes 2h 11m and the fastest bus takes 1h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Halstead 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 3 times a day between Halstead and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 9:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halstead is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 40m • 1 change

2h 34m • 1 change

2h 34m • 1 change

2h 38m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Halstead to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Halstead station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Halstead to Rayleigh bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from High Street station.
Halstead to Rayleigh bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Eastwood Road station.
The distance between Halstead and Rayleigh is 39.9 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a bus from High Street to Eastwood Road via Bus Station in around 1h 39m.