The average bus between Rayleigh and Erith takes 4h 15m and the fastest bus takes 3h 8m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rayleigh to Erith. 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 hourly between Rayleigh and Erith. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Erith at 10:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 9m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Erith? 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 Erith. However, there are services departing from Eastwood Road station and arriving at Erith Town Centre / Riverside station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Rayleigh to Erith bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Eastwood Road station.
Rayleigh to Erith bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Erith Town Centre / Riverside station.
The distance between Rayleigh and Erith is 31.8 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a bus from Eastwood Road to Erith Town Centre / Riverside via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 40m.