The average bus between Rayleigh and Maidstone takes 5h 31m and the fastest bus takes 3h 40m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rayleigh to Maidstone. 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 Maidstone. 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 Maidstone at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Rayleigh to Maidstone? 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 Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh station and arriving at Maidstone station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Rayleigh to Maidstone bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Eastwood Road station.
Rayleigh to Maidstone bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at The Cannon station.
The distance between Rayleigh and Maidstone is 36 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a bus from Eastwood Road to The Cannon via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Waterfront Bus Station in around 4h 11m.