The average bus between Rayleigh and Halstead takes 2h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh to Halstead. 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 3 times a day between Rayleigh and Halstead. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Halstead at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 55m • 1 change

1h 59m • 1 change

1h 59m • 1 change

1h 59m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Rayleigh to Halstead. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Halstead station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Rayleigh to Halstead bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from The Library station.
Rayleigh to Halstead bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at High Street station.
The distance between Rayleigh and Halstead is 39.9 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a bus from The Library to High Street via Bus Station in around 2h 13m.