The average bus between Rayleigh and Edinburgh takes 12h 40m and the fastest bus takes 11h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh to Edinburgh. 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 5 times a day between Rayleigh and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 12h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Edinburgh? 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 Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Finchley Road Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
Rayleigh to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Rayleigh to Edinburgh bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Rayleigh and Edinburgh is 545.8 km. The road distance is 711 km.
You can take a bus from The Library to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Bus Station, Coach Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 11h.