The average bus between Rayleigh and Durham takes 12h 9m and the fastest bus takes 10h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh to Durham. 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 twice daily between Rayleigh and Durham. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 6:31 PM which arrives into Durham at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 12h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Durham? 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 Durham. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Durham station via Finchley Road Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
Rayleigh to Durham bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Rayleigh to Durham bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Interchange station.
The distance between Rayleigh and Durham is 383.4 km. The road distance is 572 km.
You can take a bus from The Library to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Interchange in around 9h 29m.