The average bus between Manningtree and Rayleigh takes 3h 37m and the fastest bus takes 2h 58m. There is at least one bus per day from Manningtree 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 once daily between Manningtree and Rayleigh. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manningtree is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Rayleigh at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Stanwell Street and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 16m • 2 changes


3h 29m • 2 changes


3h 20m • 2 changes


3h 42m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Manningtree to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Manningtree station and arriving at Rayleigh station via Stanwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Manningtree to Rayleigh bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from The Skinners Arms station.
Manningtree to Rayleigh bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Eastwood Road station.
Book your Manningtree to Rayleigh bus tickets online with First Essex.
The distance between Manningtree and Rayleigh is 50.9 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a bus from The Skinners Arms to Eastwood Road via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, and Bus Station in around 3h 1m.