The average bus between Rayleigh and Kent takes 7h 18m and the fastest bus takes 4h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh to Kent. 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 4 hours between Rayleigh and Kent. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Kent at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Kent? 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 Kent. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Kent station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
Rayleigh to Kent bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Eastwood Road station.
Rayleigh to Kent bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Dickley Wood station.
The distance between Rayleigh and Kent is 38.3 km. The road distance is 107 km.
You can take a bus from Eastwood Road to Dickley Wood via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Waterfront Bus Station, Chequers Bus Station, and King Street in around 5h 28m.