The average bus between Kent and Rayleigh takes 6h 45m and the fastest bus takes 5h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kent 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 5 times a day between Kent and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kent is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at King Street and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Kent 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 Kent to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Rayleigh station via King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
Kent to Rayleigh bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Dickley Wood station.
Kent to Rayleigh bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at High Street station.
The distance between Kent and Rayleigh is 38.3 km. The road distance is 138 km.
You can take a bus from Dickley Wood to High Street via King Street, Chequers Bus Station, Waterfront Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 55m.