The average bus between Maidstone and Rayleigh takes 6h 10m and the fastest bus takes 4h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Maidstone 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 2 hours between Maidstone and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterfront Bus Station and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Maidstone 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 Maidstone to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Maidstone to Rayleigh bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bus Station.
Maidstone to Rayleigh bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at High Street station.
The distance between Maidstone and Rayleigh is 36 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a bus from Pudding Lane to High Street via Waterfront Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 15m.