The average bus between Harpenden and Rayleigh takes 6h 42m and the fastest bus takes 4h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harpenden 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 Harpenden and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 8:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 5:58 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Harpenden 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 Harpenden to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Temp Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
Harpenden to Rayleigh bus services, operated by Centrebus, depart from Bus Station.
Harpenden to Rayleigh bus services, operated by Centrebus, arrive at Eastwood Road station.
The distance between Harpenden and Rayleigh is 71.1 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a bus from The George PH to Eastwood Road via Bus Station, Temp Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 52m.