The average bus between Rayleigh and Leicester takes 4h 20m and the fastest bus takes 3h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rayleigh to Leicester. 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 Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rayleigh is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Leicester at 3:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Leicester? 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 Leicester. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Leicester station via London Stansted Airport (STN). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Rayleigh to Leicester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.
Rayleigh to Leicester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
The distance between Rayleigh and Leicester is 166.6 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a bus from The Library to St Margaret's Bus Station via Bus Station and Coach Station in around 4h 39m.