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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rayleigh and Leicester takes 4h 18m and the fastest bus takes 3h 37m. 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.

4h 18m
Duration
130 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Rayleigh to Leicester bus times

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 11:48 PM which arrives into Leicester at 2:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 56m • 2 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 46m • 2 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 56m • 2 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 56m • 2 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 51m • 2 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 56m • 2 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express5h 5m • 2 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 50m • 2 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 47m • 2 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 2m • 2 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 22m • 2 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 15m • 2 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 56m • 2 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 46m • 2 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 56m • 2 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 56m • 2 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 46m • 2 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 56m • 2 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 56m • 2 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 46m • 2 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express3h 56m • 2 changes
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    First EssexFirst EssexNational Express4h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 130.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Rayleigh, England and Leicester, England?

National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–26 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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