The average bus between Rayleigh and Dover takes 6h 48m and the fastest bus takes 4h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh to Dover. 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 3 times a day between Rayleigh and Dover. The earliest departure is at 8:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Dover at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Dover? 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 Rayleigh to Dover. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Dover station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
Rayleigh to Dover bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Eastwood Road station.
Rayleigh to Dover bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Rayleigh and Dover is 70.9 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a bus from Eastwood Road to Pencester Road via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 37m.