The average bus between Hitchin and Rayleigh takes 5h 17m and the fastest bus takes 3h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hitchin 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 Hitchin and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 7:57 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Hitchin 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 Hitchin to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Hitchin station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Hitchin to Rayleigh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Waitrose station.
Hitchin to Rayleigh bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Eastwood Road station.
The distance between Hitchin and Rayleigh is 73.4 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a bus from Waitrose to Eastwood Road via Bus Station, Hertford Regional College, Temp Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 57m.