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The average bus between Rayleigh and Cardiff takes 7h 32m and the fastest bus takes 6h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 32m
Duration
226 mi
Distance
£42
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus 201 / ...
6h 49m
£34–61

Rayleigh to Cardiff bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Rayleigh and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 5:39 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 6m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 32m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 16m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express6h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 25m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 14m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 6m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 25m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 14m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 6m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 25m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 14m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 6m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 25m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 14m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 26m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 15m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 14m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 15m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express8h 15m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 16m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 12m • 3 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational ExpressNational Express7h 27m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 226.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Rayleigh, England and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from The Library to Sophia Gardens via Bus Station, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 49m.

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