The average bus between Rayleigh and Gravesend takes 2h 44m and the fastest bus takes 1h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh to Gravesend. 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 every 2 hours between Rayleigh and Gravesend. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Gravesend at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Rayleigh to Gravesend. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Gravesend station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Rayleigh to Gravesend bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Eastwood Road station.
Rayleigh to Gravesend bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Calcutta Road station.
The distance between Rayleigh and Gravesend is 22.7 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a bus from Eastwood Road to Calcutta Road via Bus Station in around 1h 51m.