The average bus between Rayleigh and Erith takes 4h 21m 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 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 Rayleigh station and arriving at Erith station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Rayleigh to Erith bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Eastwood Road station.
Rayleigh to Erith bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Winifred Road / The Ship station.
The distance between Rayleigh and Erith is 31.8 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a bus from Eastwood Road to Winifred Road / The Ship via Bus Station, Basildon, West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station, and Woolwich Arsenal Station in around 2h 27m.